Houston (HOU) to El Paso (ELP) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to El Paso (ELP): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 677 miles (1,089 km) apart. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Austin, San Antonio and Dallas and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from HOU to ELP
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

HOU to ELP with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Phoenix (PHX)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Denver (DEN)Southwest Airlines the whole way




HOU to ELP: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from HOU to ELP?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to El Paso (ELP).
How far is Houston from El Paso by plane?
Houston (HOU) and El Paso (ELP) are 677 miles (1,089 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does HOU to ELP cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for HOU to ELP with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Houston and El Paso?
The most direct connections are through Austin (AUS), San Antonio (SAT), Dallas (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Phoenix (PHX). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Austin.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.