Direct (nonstop) flights from Houston to El Paso

1 airline flys nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP). It's 677 miles (1,090 km), about 1h 58m in the air. Operated by Southwest Airlines.

HOU
William P. Hobby Airport
🇺🇸 Houston, USA
ELP
El Paso International Airport
🇺🇸 El Paso, USA
Flight Time
1h 58m
Distance
677 mi
1,090 km
CO₂/pax
125 kg
−28 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
Southwest Airlines
Time Diff
-1h
Operated by Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines

Route data last updated: May 26, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Southwest Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Route
HOU → ELP
Flight Time
1h 58m
Distance
677 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Houston to El Paso with one stop · direct emits 125 kg CO₂ per passenger

HOU SAT (San Antonio) ELP
Leg 1: 1h (192 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (496 mi) Total: ~2h 30m 🍃 153 kg CO₂ (+22% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → SAT
1h · 192 mi
View HOU to SAT flights →
Leg 2
SAT → ELP
1h 30m · 496 mi
View SAT to ELP flights →
HOU AUS (Austin) ELP
Leg 1: 55m (148 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (529 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 150 kg CO₂ (+20% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → AUS
55m · 148 mi
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Leg 2
AUS → ELP
1h 40m · 529 mi
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HOU DAL (Dallas) ELP
Leg 1: 1h 10m (239 mi) Leg 2: 1h 50m (562 mi) Total: ~3h 🍃 173 kg CO₂ (+38% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → DAL
1h 10m · 239 mi
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Leg 2
DAL → ELP
1h 50m · 562 mi
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HOU DFW (Dallas) ELP
Leg 1: 1h 26m (247 mi) Leg 2: 1h 49m (552 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 173 kg CO₂ (+38% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → DFW
1h 26m · 247 mi
View HOU to DFW flights →
Leg 2
DFW → ELP
1h 49m · 552 mi
View DFW to ELP flights →
HOU PHX (Phoenix) ELP
Leg 1: 2h 50m (1,019 mi) Leg 2: 1h 17m (345 mi) Total: ~4h 7m 🍃 261 kg CO₂ (+109% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → PHX
2h 50m · 1,019 mi
View HOU to PHX flights →
Leg 2
PHX → ELP
1h 17m · 345 mi
View PHX to ELP flights →

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ELP → HOU: Flights from El Paso to Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Houston to El Paso?

A nonstop flight from Houston (HOU) to El Paso (ELP) takes approximately 1 hours and 58 minutes. The distance is 677 miles (1,090 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Houston to El Paso?

Just Southwest Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to El Paso?

Yes. 1 airline: Southwest Airlines.

How far is Houston from El Paso?

The flight distance from Houston to El Paso is 677 miles (1,090 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as the length of Italy.

What type of aircraft flies from Houston to El Paso?

At 1h 58m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Houston to El Paso?

Roughly 125 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 625 km.

Is the return flight from El Paso to Houston also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to El Paso?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at William P. Hobby Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.