Austin to El Paso (AUS–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 528 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 41 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – |
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | – | 27 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 25m | 1h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · ELP: MST
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. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to ELP ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 528 miles (849 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (IAH).