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

HOU Airport Page →
676 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 34m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4481
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 AM
CDT
8:25 AM
MDT
1h 50m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2446
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
MDT
1h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN376
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
MDT
1h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1979
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
MDT
1h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4408
WN Southwest
737
2:55 PM
CDT T2
3:50 PM
MDT
1h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1980
WN Southwest
7M8
10:35 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
MDT
1h 50m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4702
WN Southwest
737
5:45 AM
MDT
8:40 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2265
WN Southwest
B38M
6:10 AM
MDT
9:10 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1675
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 AM
MDT
9:25 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1800
WN Southwest
738
11:00 AM
MDT
2:00 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN192
WN Southwest
7S7
2:25 PM
MDT
5:25 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3320
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
MDT
6:30 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 3h 31m CWGEJALBQ WN Dallas (DAL) to El Paso flights
SAT San Antonio 3h 35m EJAVJAWN WN San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h AAASBA A8AAAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
AUS Austin 4h 10m LXJWN WN Austin (AUS) to El Paso flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 47m WN AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver 5h 6m WN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 39m EJALXJWN CYOF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to El Paso flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 17m WN AAASPD Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso flights
MDW Chicago 6h 45m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to El Paso flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 35m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to El Paso flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to El Paso
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 676 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind

HOU–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 676 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h50-1h55 57%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
830
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
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
55%
Return
ELP → HOU
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
85%
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 8 6
Weekly flights 22 84 25
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 48m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 57%
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 55m gate to gate.

HOU–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance676 mi / 1,087 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 676 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to ELP: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, San Antonio and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 ACT. 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 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ELP is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 676 miles (1,087 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, San Antonio and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Waco (ACT).