Cheap Flights from ELP to IAH: When to Fly from El Paso to Houston

 

The cheapest times to fly from ELP to IAH are

• August 6th to November 18th
• December 3rd to February 25th (except the week of December 17th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ELP to IAH is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $677 for Sunday flights during late June, or as low as $281 for Wednesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Houston

Flying from El Paso, TX (ELP) to Houston, TX (IAH) will usually cost between $302 to $492 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $323. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $479. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $156 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $380 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ELP to IAH flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ELP to IAH route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ELP to IAH flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from El Paso. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.35, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $43 (11%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $365. Return trip prices are from the IAH to ELP flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ELP to IAH can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 11 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ELP to IAH while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ELP to IAH? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport to El Paso International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 666 miles or 1072 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ELP to IAH?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ELP to IAH flight is about 2 hour 11 minutes.

How many flights go between El Paso, TX and Houston, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 68 available flights from ELP to IAH.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ELP to IAH tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 18% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 54% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave IAH heading for ELP about 13 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Houston, TX is about 15 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Mesa: 7 minutes late
• ExpressJet: 22 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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