Lake Charles to El Paso (CWF–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
IAH Houston ~4h 17m UA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver ~6h 23m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
ATL Atlanta ~6h 30m → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to El Paso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lake Charles to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
791 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CWF and ELP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore CWF Routes ELP Routes CWF Live Flights ELP Live Flights ELP Delays
All flights from El Paso (ELP) El Paso to Lake Charles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CWF to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
IAH ~4h 17m DEN ~6h 23m ATL ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
CWF → ELP
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ELP → CWF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach El Paso from Lake Charles

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric CWF→ELP AEX→ELP BTR→ELP
Distance from CWF – 85 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 52m 2h 3h 58m
Alexandria (AEX) to El Paso flights · Baton Rouge (BTR) to El Paso flights · Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of CWF with service to El Paso International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
El Paso is 1 hour behind Lake Charles.
CWF: CDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
791 mi / 1,273 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m gate to gate.
Facts

CWF–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake Charles to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance791 mi / 1,273 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 CWF to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennault International Airport to El Paso International Airport take about 2h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 791 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
El Paso is 1 hour behind Lake Charles.
Nearby alternatives include AEX, BTR and IAH. 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 CWF to ELP

Chennault International Airport (CWF) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CWF to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CWF to ELP is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,273 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Alexandria (AEX), Baton Rouge (BTR) and Houston (IAH).