Albuquerque to El Paso (ABQ–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Albuquerque to El Paso
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 224 mi 0h 44m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

ABQ–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 0h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 0h44 85% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to ELP direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
flight
Wed
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Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
GUP ~3h 1m RQE ~3h 20m APA ~4h 14m SLC ~5h 53m OKC ~6h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
264
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → ELP
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
64%
Return
ELP → ABQ
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → ELP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach El Paso from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric ABQ→ELP SAF→ELP TSM→ELP
Distance from ABQ – 49 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 – 1
Flight time 0h 44m 1h 9m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Santa Fe (SAF) to El Paso flights · Taos (TSM) to El Paso flights · Gallup (GUP) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to El Paso International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
El Paso is 0 hours the same as Albuquerque.
ABQ: MST · ELP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 6:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
224 mi / 360 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m to 1h 0m.
Facts

ABQ–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance224 mi / 360 km
Flight time0h 44m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 0h 44m to 1h. The route covers 224 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to ELP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GUP, RQE, APA, SLC, OKC, OAK, IND, IAD, MCO, DFW, IAH, BWI, ATL, LAX, LAS, ORD, PHX, DAL, AUS, HOU, SAN, DEN, SEA, MSP and SCF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ELP to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF, TSM and GUP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to ELP

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to ELP ranges from 0 hours 44 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 224 miles (360 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GUP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF), Taos (TSM) and Gallup (GUP).