Flying from Houston to El Paso International Airport (ELP): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to El Paso International Airport (ELP) leaving from either of these bases.
The average length of a direct Houston to El Paso International Airport flight is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in El Paso is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Houston. El Paso International Airport is located in El Paso.
The busiest route is from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP), with 40 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from IAH to ELP is the 9:55am United Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 9:55pm with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to ELP, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to El Paso International Airport (ELP) operate from here.
United Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Houston to El Paso International Airport departing from IAH.
Most passengers choose to fly with United from IAH to ELP.
United takes the lead in punctuality. An exceptional 83.8% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Located around 40 kilometers from the center of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to El Paso International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to El Paso International Airport (ELP) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). See if flying from HOU works better for your plans.
Get on your direct flight from Houston to ELP with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of HOU.
On the HOU to ELP route, Southwest Airlines is the airline most travelers rely on.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Your best bet is Southwest Airlines. 84.87% of its flights between Houston Hobby Airport and El Paso International Airport arrive on schedule.
HOU is around 19 kilometers from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Houston to ELP flight, stay in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About El Paso International Airport (ELP)
If you have a late flight from Houston to El Paso International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ELP:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Houston to El Paso International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find ELP at 6701 Convair Dr..
Getting from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to central El Paso
From El Paso International Airport, central El Paso is around 13 kilometers away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
At the moment, $100 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to El Paso International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $194. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Houston to ELP, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Houston to El Paso International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Houston to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit El Paso. June is when most people book flights from Houston to El Paso International Airport (ELP), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Houston to ELP plane ticket departing in June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in El Paso to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to El Paso International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about El Paso
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to El Paso International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring El Paso:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned El Paso itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited El Paso, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometers northeast to Roswell to tick off its popular sights. From Spaceport Park to Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art and Roswell Museum & Art Center, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Alamogordo, about 129 kilometers north of El Paso. Alameda Park Zoo, Tularosa Basin Museum of History and New Mexico Museum of Space History are highlights.
