Houston to El Paso (IAH–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAH–ELP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 666 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, EK, NH | 60 | CR2, E145, E75L, E7W, ERJ | 1h50-2h45 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, EK, NH | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach El Paso from Houston
| Metric | IAH→ELP | HOU→ELP | AUS→ELP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 109 | 39 | 46 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 55m | 1h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · ELP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.
IAH–ELP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to ELP
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to ELP is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 666 miles (1,072 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 232 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Antonio, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Waco (ACT).