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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to El Paso, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$110
Overall average: $398
Frontier
Thu 12/11Mon 12/15
SAN - ELP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$317
Typical prices: $400-$450
Southwest
Thu 12/11Mon 12/15
SAN - ELP • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $110 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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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, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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6:34 am - 12:47 pmSAN-ELP
5h 13m1 stop
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1:42 pm - 11:59 pmELP-SAN
11h 17m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 22
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6:34 am - 11:29 amSAN-ELP
27h 55m1 stop
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12:24 pm - 11:59 pmELP-SAN
12h 35m1 stop
$128Frontier
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
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6:34 am - 4:37 pmSAN-ELP
9h 03m1 stop
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12:24 pm - 7:15 pmELP-SAN
7h 51m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 30
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4:47 pm - 11:29 amSAN-ELP
17h 42m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 12:11 pmELP-SAN
16h 16m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
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6:34 am - 4:37 pmSAN-ELP
9h 03m1 stop
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12:24 pm - 12:38 pmELP-SAN
25h 14m2 stops
$164Frontier
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Thu, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 30
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9:14 pm - 8:00 pmSAN-ELP
21h 46m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 12:11 pmELP-SAN
16h 16m1 stop
$165Frontier
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 30
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10:57 am - 11:29 amSAN-ELP
23h 32m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 12:11 pmELP-SAN
16h 16m1 stop
$175Frontier
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 22
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6:34 am - 11:29 amSAN-ELP
27h 55m1 stop
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12:24 pm - 8:24 pmELP-SAN
33h 00m2 stops
$194Frontier
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Fri, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 22
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6:25 am - 11:29 amSAN-ELP
28h 04m1 stop
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12:24 pm - 7:15 pmELP-SAN
7h 51m1 stop
$206Frontier
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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 28
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8:56 am - 12:34 pmSAN-ELP
26h 38m1 stop
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9:24 pm - 12:38 pmELP-SAN
16h 14m1 stop
$218Frontier
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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.

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, Wednesday 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 Tuesday, with Sunday 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 April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 and $408 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $227 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to El Paso was $55 for a one-way ticket and $110 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?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer 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 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) 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 $402 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 $403 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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

  • 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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to El Paso

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to El Paso. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to El Paso? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4236 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Nov 2025LAX - BWI
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Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

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