Cheap Flights from San Francisco International to El Paso International

Compare San Francisco International to El Paso International flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to El Paso International

Book the best El Paso International fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from San Francisco International to El Paso International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to El Paso International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Map with a flight path from San Francisco International to El Paso International. A plane icon is halfway along the route with a label that says "1+ stops".
1+ stops

Your route at a glance

Cheapest deal$251
Cheapest monthMarch
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to El Paso International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to El Paso International flights are currently cheapest in March.

San Francisco International to El Paso International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to El Paso below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than El Paso International.

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to El Paso International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to El Paso International is $251. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to El Paso International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $251.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to El Paso International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to El Paso International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport on Monday, 2 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and El Paso International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to El Paso International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to El Paso is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to El Paso International.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Paso International Airport (ELP): what you need to know

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to ELP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and ELP:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • San Diego International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)

  • $150 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport flight. Return flights start from $251. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to ELP, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from SFO to ELP is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at El Paso International Airport (ELP)

Getting from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to central El Paso

  • ELP is located at 6701 Convair Dr..

  • El Paso International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of El Paso. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 35 minutes.

When to fly to El Paso International Airport (ELP)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to El Paso. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport for June if you'd like to go to El Paso during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 36ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ELP around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen El Paso, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 370 kilometres north to Albuquerque to tick off its leading sights. From Balloon Fiesta Park to Albuquerque Biological Park and ABQ BioPark Aquarium, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 434 kilometres west of El Paso, Tucson is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with The University of Arizona, Reid Park Zoo and HSL Properties.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.