How to get from Austin to El Paso: connecting flights, about 4h 55m total

Flights from Austin to El Paso

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Best fares from Austin to El Paso

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Cheapest one-way $233 12 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $413 14 November 2026, WN Cheapest in the next 7 days $233 Tomorrow Cheapest weekend departure $239 Fri, 13 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $233

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 4h 55m
two tickets, via Houston: $259
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 528 mi (849 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

4h 55m

with the connection

Austin to Dallas flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to El Paso: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to El Paso flight 50m

two ticketsfrom $330

Via Houston

5h 10m

with the connection

Austin to Houston flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to El Paso: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to El Paso flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $259

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Austin to cities closest to El Paso

Austin to Denver Denver: 558 mi (898 km) from El Paso, flight 2h 20m from $144 Austin to Dallas Dallas: 570 mi (918 km) from El Paso, flight 1h 5m from $149 Austin to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 582 mi (936 km) from El Paso, flight 3h from $155 Austin to San Diego San Diego: 627 mi (1,009 km) from El Paso, flight 3h 10m from $145 Austin to Tulsa Tulsa: 673 mi (1,083 km) from El Paso, flight 1h 28m Austin to Houston Houston: 673 mi (1,083 km) from El Paso, flight 1h 5m from $78

To El Paso from cities closest to Austin

Houston to El Paso Houston: 145 mi (234 km) from Austin, flight 1h 5m from $153 Dallas to El Paso Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 50m from $88 Denver to El Paso Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 50m from $148 Atlanta to El Paso Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 2h 26m Phoenix to El Paso Phoenix: 869 mi (1,398 km) from Austin, flight 15m from $94 Las Vegas to El Paso Las Vegas: 1,083 mi (1,743 km) from Austin, flight 45m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to El Paso?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to El Paso?

Via Dallas: 1h 5m to the connection, 50m after it, about 4h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Austin to El Paso with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Houston from $259. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Austin and El Paso?

Dallas (4h 55m total) and Houston (5h 10m total).

How far is El Paso from Austin?

528 mi (849 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.