- Must visit
El Paso Museum of Art
Downtown art museum with American, European, and Mexican works, plus rotating exhibitions and a strong local cultural focus.
Flights from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX depart on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $146 (€120) but you can travel from only $67 (€55) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:38. The fastest flight covers the 502 miles (808 km) distance in 3h 50m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 502 miles (808 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 (€120) |
Flights per day 36 |
Fastest flight 3h 50m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price
$243
Average price
$675
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Flights per day
70
Distance
808 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX will cost around $675 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $243.
It's difficult to get from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX without transferring at least once.
AA499 · AA1607
AA1607+
AA3878
UA5658 · UA4010
UA2479 · UA333
UA2323 · UA4010
UA2323 · UA4009
AA499 · AA1607
AA2266 · AA1801
AA3504 · AA4084
AA3311 · AA841Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 502 miles (808 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$310 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX costing on average $124 (€101).
A bus is $196 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to El Paso, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
Train takes on average 11h 40m.
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2342 · AA1801 | 5:01 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h14 | 9:15 AM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA469 · UA6309 | 5:30 AM San Antonio International Airport | 7h21 | 11:51 AM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1464 · UA333 | 5:30 AM San Antonio International Airport | 16h41 | 9:11 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA469 · UA4009 | 5:30 AM San Antonio International Airport | 16h31 | 9:01 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA469 · UA3983 | 5:30 AM San Antonio International Airport | 13h32 | 6:02 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA469 · UA4361 | 5:30 AM San Antonio International Airport | 8h45 | 1:15 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1464 · UA792 | 5:30 AM San Antonio International Airport | 9h05 | 1:35 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2266 · AA1801 | 6:01 AM San Antonio International Airport | 4h14 | 9:15 AM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1332 · UA4732 | 6:40 AM San Antonio International Airport | 16h48 | 10:28 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3098+ AA4078 | 7:02 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h38 | 11:40 AM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3098+ AA3506 | 7:02 AM San Antonio International Airport | 7h09 | 1:11 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA410 · UA4361 | 7:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 6h32 | 1:15 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA410 · UA6309 | 7:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h08 | 11:51 AM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA410 · UA4009 | 7:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 14h18 | 9:01 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA410 · UA4010 | 7:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 16h01 | 10:44 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA410 · UA3983 | 7:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 11h19 | 6:02 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2377+ AA3506 | 8:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 6h11 | 1:11 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2377+ AA4078 | 8:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 4h40 | 11:40 AM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2423+ AA3906 | 8:41 AM San Antonio International Airport | 10h44 | 6:25 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2853 · UA792 | 8:53 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h42 | 1:35 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2853 · UA333 | 8:53 AM San Antonio International Airport | 13h18 | 9:11 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1631 · AA1802 | 9:31 AM San Antonio International Airport | 7h06 | 3:37 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1631 · AA841 | 9:31 AM San Antonio International Airport | 12h26 | 8:57 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1631 · AA1607 | 9:31 AM San Antonio International Airport | 15h05 | 11:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1631+ AA3506 | 9:31 AM San Antonio International Airport | 4h40 | 1:11 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1687 · UA4361 | 9:37 AM San Antonio International Airport | 4h38 | 1:15 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1687 · UA3983 | 9:37 AM San Antonio International Airport | 9h25 | 6:02 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1687 · UA4009 | 9:37 AM San Antonio International Airport | 12h24 | 9:01 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1687 · UA4010 | 9:37 AM San Antonio International Airport | 14h07 | 10:44 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA413 · AA1802 | 10:51 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h46 | 3:37 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA413 · AA1607 | 10:51 AM San Antonio International Airport | 13h45 | 11:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA413 · AA841 | 10:51 AM San Antonio International Airport | 11h06 | 8:57 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6278 · UA3983 | 11:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 7h19 | 6:02 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6278 · UA4009 | 11:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 10h18 | 9:01 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6278 · UA4010 | 11:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 12h01 | 10:44 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2652 · UA4732 | 1:20 PM San Antonio International Airport | 10h08 | 10:28 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1007 · UA333 | 1:39 PM San Antonio International Airport | 8h32 | 9:11 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1607+ AA4084 | 1:44 PM San Antonio International Airport | 10h52 | 11:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6281 · UA3983 | 2:15 PM San Antonio International Airport | 4h47 | 6:02 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6281 · UA4009 | 2:15 PM San Antonio International Airport | 7h46 | 9:01 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6281 · UA4010 | 2:15 PM San Antonio International Airport | 9h29 | 10:44 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2609 · AA841 | 2:51 PM San Antonio International Airport | 7h06 | 8:57 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2609 · AA1607 | 2:51 PM San Antonio International Airport | 9h45 | 11:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2495+ AA6216 | 3:44 PM San Antonio International Airport | 9h26 | 12:10 AM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA404 · UA4010 | 4:18 PM San Antonio International Airport | 7h26 | 10:44 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA404 · UA4009 | 4:18 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h43 | 9:01 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA841+ AA3777 | 4:24 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h33 | 8:57 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1607+ AA3777 | 4:24 PM San Antonio International Airport | 8h12 | 11:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2479 · UA333 | 4:35 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h36 | 9:11 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA697 · UA4732 | 5:30 PM San Antonio International Airport | 29h58 | 10:28 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3311 · AA841 | 5:35 PM San Antonio International Airport | 4h22 | 8:57 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3311 · AA1607 | 5:35 PM San Antonio International Airport | 7h01 | 11:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2323 · UA4009 | 6:01 PM San Antonio International Airport | 4h00 | 9:01 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2323 · UA4010 | 6:01 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h43 | 10:44 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2053+ AA6216 | 7:04 PM San Antonio International Airport | 6h06 | 12:10 AM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1607+ AA3878 | 7:07 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h29 | 11:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5658 · UA4010 | 7:20 PM San Antonio International Airport | 4h24 | 10:44 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA499 · AA1607 | 8:23 PM San Antonio International Airport | 4h13 | 11:36 PM El Paso International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of El Paso — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect El Paso trip today.
Downtown art museum with American, European, and Mexican works, plus rotating exhibitions and a strong local cultural focus.
Museum covering the city’s borderland history, identity, and communities through exhibitions, archives, and interactive displays.
Museum focused on the archaeology and ancient cultures of the El Paso region, with trails and desert setting adding to the visit.
Classic El Paso viewpoint with sweeping city and mountain views, especially popular at sunset and for skyline photos.
Major urban desert park offering hiking, overlooks, and dramatic landscapes right beside the city.
Walkable core of the city with historic architecture, museums, theaters, public art, and a strong sense of local identity.
A creamy melted cheese dip blended with green chiles, a staple of Tex-Mex tables in El Paso and across the border region.
Stacked enchiladas layered with red chile sauce and cheese, often topped with a fried egg. A classic border-style comfort dish tied to Paso del Norte cuisine.
A roasted green chile stuffed with cheese, battered and fried, then served with sauce. It reflects the strong New Mexican and borderland chile tradition in El Paso.
A longtime local favorite celebrated for machaca, steaks, and hearty border-style Mexican food in a lively, casual setting.
A destination steakhouse outside central El Paso, famous for mesquite-grilled steaks, Old West ambiance, and expansive ranch grounds.
An iconic El Paso institution known for classic Tex-Mex dishes, red chile plates, and a historic, no-frills atmosphere near Concordia Cemetery.
Costs are lower than in many large U.S. cities, with affordable dining, fuel, and parking. Hotels vary by season and events.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valets.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Antonio, TX to El Paso, TX by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at El Paso, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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