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

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WN3070
WN Southwest
737
8:21 AM
CDT T2
9:27 AM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1795
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2658
WN Southwest
737
2:45 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1439
WN Southwest
737
11:24 PM
CDT T4
12:28 AM+1
MDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN634
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2101
WN Southwest
738
11:00 AM
MDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1499
WN Southwest
7M8
2:30 PM
MDT
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3187
WN Southwest
738
5:09 PM
MDT
7:51 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to El Paso
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 676 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 85 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 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 85 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 22 737, 7S7 2h-2h06 72%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (22 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
694
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.

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 5 5
Weekly flights 24 101 21
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 1h 33m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
El Paso is 1 hour behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
676 mi / 1,087 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 6m.

HOU–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance676 mi / 1,087 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 23 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 1h 45m to 2h 6m. The route covers 676 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from HOU to ELP. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJT, RBD, ADS, GRK, FTW, MFE, HRL, SUS, EFD, OKC, LRD, SAF, AZA, ABQ, TUL, CWF, GUP, APA, ASE, TUS, ICT, TCL, DSM, RIL, TLC, CLD, MEM, BTR, SCF, SNA, MKC, SLC, PDK, TPA, VNY, CIC, CAE, LAL, IND, OPF, YIP, SJC, AGS, SDF, PTK, PBI, NUQ, CLT, MDW, JAX, ORD, STL, GSO, SEA, MKE, SAL, BCT, MIA, PHL, IAD, HPN, FLL, SFO, OAK, ILM, BWI, BNA, MSP, YVR, HWD, CHS, MCO, BFI, ATL, BGI, AUS, SAT, SAN, DFW, PHX, DAL, LAS, DEN, LAX and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 1 hour 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 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ELP ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 676 miles (1,087 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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