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Cheapest round-trip
$183
Typical prices: $235-$549
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SAN - ELP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$235
Typical prices: $308-$798
Southwest
Thu 8/13Mon 8/17
SAN - ELP • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 55m
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to El Paso (SAN-ELP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to El Paso that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to El Paso

Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:25 am - 5:13 pm
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ELP
9h 48m
1 stop
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6:59 pm - 11:51 pm
ELP
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SAN
5h 52m
1 stop
$183Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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10:10 am - 5:13 pm
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ELP
6h 03m
1 stop
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6:08 pm - 11:51 pm
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SAN
6h 43m
1 stop
$187Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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10:10 am - 5:13 pm
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ELP
6h 03m
1 stop
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6:59 pm - 11:51 pm
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SAN
5h 52m
1 stop
$189Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:25 am - 5:13 pm
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ELP
9h 48m
1 stop
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6:08 pm - 11:51 pm
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SAN
6h 43m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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6:25 am - 6:14 pm
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ELP
10h 49m
1 stop
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6:59 pm - 9:10 am
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SAN
15h 11m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:25 am - 5:13 pm
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ELP
9h 48m
1 stop
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6:08 pm - 11:51 pm
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SAN
6h 43m
1 stop
$195Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:25 am - 5:13 pm
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ELP
9h 48m
1 stop
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6:59 pm - 3:43 pm
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SAN
21h 44m
2 stops
$197Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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10:10 am - 5:13 pm
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ELP
6h 03m
1 stop
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6:59 pm - 8:15 pm
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SAN
26h 16m
2 stops
$203Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:25 am - 6:04 pm
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ELP
10h 39m
1 stop
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6:59 pm - 8:15 pm
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SAN
26h 16m
2 stops
$205Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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4:45 pm - 5:13 pm
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ELP
23h 28m
2 stops
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6:59 pm - 11:51 pm
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SAN
5h 52m
1 stop
$207Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to El Paso flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to El Paso to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to El Paso?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to El Paso departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to El Paso?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to El Paso clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Diego to El Paso, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from El Paso back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to El Paso?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to El Paso, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to El Paso is October, where tickets cost $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $448 and $417 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to El Paso?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $288, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to El Paso

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to El Paso based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to El Paso

  • Are there pet relief areas in both airports?

    At San Diego International Airport (SAN), there are seven pet relief areas. You can access these areas throughout the airport. At El Paso airport, there is a pet relief area located next to the Short Term parking lot. However, the airport pet policy says that all pets should remain in their kennels.

  • Can I pay for parking using my card at San Diego Airport?

    Yes, the airport's parking lots accept Visa, American Express, Master Card, and Discover. They also accept cash payments but not in foreign currency.

  • Whatare the transport options from ELP?

    El Paso international airport is served with shuttles that offer free pick up and drop from the long term parking lot. The shuttles take around 14 minutes to the city center. Better still, these shuttles come with wheelchair lifts so that they are usable to those with limited mobility. You can rent a stretched limousine, a taxi, or use the airport’s chartered bus services especially if you’re a large group. The nearby hotels also offer shuttle services from the airport.

  • What are the shopping and dining options at El Paso International Airport?

    At concourse A and B, you can get food and beverages from various restaurants. If you need some hot coffee, grab one from starbucks coffee cafe which is located across from gate A2. Also, at concourse A is the El Paso Marketplace for some shopping, snacks, gifts and other travel essentials.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to El Paso?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to El Paso was $86 for a one-way ticket and $183 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and El Paso?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to El Paso.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to El Paso?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to El Paso flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to El Paso?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to El Paso flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to El Paso?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and El Paso.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to El Paso?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to El Paso on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to El Paso, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to El Paso are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $417 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $360 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to El Paso?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to El Paso.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to El Paso?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to El Paso from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to El Paso?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to El Paso with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and ELP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to El Paso?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to El Paso from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to El Paso

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $185 or less one-way.
  • When you flying from San Diego to El Paso, you can fly out of San Diego Airport (SAN), Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), Santa Ana Airport (SNA), Indio/Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) or Ontario/San Bernardino Airport (ONT).The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN), located just northwest of downtown. It is the busiest single-runway commercial airport in the United States and serves as a focus city for Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
  • The airlines for this route offer flexible flights according to your travel plans. If you'll be returning to San Diego within a few days or weeks, then a round-trip flight by Alaska Airlines could be the best option. However, if you're not sure when you'll be returning or your plans are subject to change, a one-way flight by one of the airlines may be the better choice.
  • Once at San Diego airport, you have lots of options for parking. For long term parking, terminal 1 and terminal 2 parking lots charge around $32 daily. You will also get a short term parking service at the terminals, starting from around $2.50 for the first 30 minutes.
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) lounges offers wireless internet facilities, napping and sleeping rooms, working and productivity areas and premium food and drinks among others. Also, the USO lounge located in the airport caters for military members and their families.
  • If you need special service assistance, you can get both services at both airports. Through the help of your airline, the departure airport offers wheelchair and special needs services. You can also head on to the San Diego International Airport website and request assistance through your airline. Also, San Diego International Airport offer parking for travelers with limited mobility throughout all terminals. At El Paso International Airport, the airport partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network for provision of services to airport customers with disabilities. Also, the airport is fully ADA accessible, served with both escalators and lifts at the main atrium.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to El Paso?

 
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