Houston to El Paso (IAH–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAH–ELP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 666 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 64 | CR2, E75L, E7W, ERJ | 2h09-4h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | E75L, E7W | 2h13-2h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | E145, E7W | 2h15-2h19 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | E7W | 2h15 | – | – |
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 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 106 | 42 | 42 |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 2h | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · ELP: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 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 Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to ELP ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 666 miles (1,072 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 106 return, totaling 212 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LRD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).