Houston to El Paso (HOU–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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676 mi airlines 42/wk
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WN3150
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
MST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3070
WN Southwest
7S7
9:05 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2658
WN Southwest
7M8
2:45 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN1559
WN Southwest
7M8
5:43 PM
CDT
6:42 PM
MST
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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WN1439
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 PM
CDT
9:50 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2403
WN Southwest
7M8
10:35 PM
CDT
11:40 PM
MST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN569
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
MST
9:30 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN634
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
MST
10:05 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2101
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
MST
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN987
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
MST
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3187
WN Southwest
73H
3:05 PM
MST
6:05 PM
CDT
2h
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WN2893
WN Southwest
7M8
4:50 PM
MST
7:40 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to El Paso
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 676 mi 2h nonstop -2h behind 46 1-stop hubs

HOU–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 676 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 42 7M8, 7S7 2h-2h59 52%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to ELP direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
657
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → ELP
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
64%
Return
ELP → HOU
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → ELP delays →

Other ways to reach El Paso from Houston

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric HOU→ELP IAH→ELP AUS→ELP
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 2
Weekly flights 42 106 42
Flight time 2h 2h 9m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
El Paso is 2 hours behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · ELP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
676 mi / 1,087 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 59m.

HOU–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance676 mi / 1,087 km
Flight time2h to 2h 59m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 59m. The route covers 676 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from HOU to ELP. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRD, HRL, OKC, ABQ, TUL, GUP, APA, TUS, RIL, CLD, DSM, PBI, JAX, LAL, IND, SLC, TPA, OPF, MSP, MEM, SCF, SDF, STL, SEA, BCT, MIA, IAD, ILM, YVR, OAK, CHS, BGI, AUS, SAN, IAH, ATL, SAT, DAL, DFW, DEN, LAS, PHX, MCO, BWI, FLL and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from ELP to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and GRK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to ELP

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ELP ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 676 miles (1,087 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LRD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).