Houston to Las Cruces flights
Las Cruces lies 1,123 km (698 mi) west of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Houston | Las Cruces | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 101,643 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | ELP, 68 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 88001–88013 |
Clocks in Las Cruces are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands only 1 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in Las Cruces
Las Cruces is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 82 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 14 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso International Airport | ELP | 68 km (42 mi) | 12,020 ft | 3,959 ft |
| Abraham González International Airport | CJS | 82 km (51 mi) | 8,858 ft | 3,904 ft |
| Las Cruces International Airport (regional) | LRU | 14 km (9 mi) | 7,506 ft | 4,456 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Las Cruces from Houston?
1,123 km (698 mi) in a straight line, west of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Las Cruces by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Las Cruces flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP); Las Cruces also has CJS, LRU.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.