Austin to El Paso (AUS–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–ELP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 528 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 45 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h35-1h45 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach El Paso from Austin
| Metric | AUS→ELP | GRK→ELP | SAT→ELP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 61 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | – | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 48m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · ELP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–ELP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to ELP
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to ELP is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 528 miles (849 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), San Antonio (SAT) and Waco (ACT).