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

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Albuquerque to El Paso
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 224 mi 1h 3m nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

ABQ–ELP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 42 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
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 88% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 88% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
301
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.
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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – –
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 9m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 88% – –
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: MDT · ELP: MDT

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 1h 3m.
Facts

ABQ–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance224 mi / 360 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 1h 3m. The route covers 224 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to ELP. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GUP, ROW, CLD, SNA, FMN, ASE, APA, TSM, SLC, OKC, SJC, CVG, ICT, OAK, STL, TPA, IND, MDW, SFO, PHL, MSP, MIA, IAD, BWI, CHS, HWD, BNA, BFI, ORD, MCO, IAH, PHX, LAS, ATL, AUS, DAL, DFW, SAN, LAX, HOU, DEN and SEA. 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.
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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 Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to ELP ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 224 miles (360 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via GUP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF), Taos (TSM) and Gallup (GUP).