Detroit to El Paso (DTW–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DTW and ELP. Nearest airports to DTW with scheduled service: Windsor International Airport (YQG, 21 mi) · Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL, 49 mi) · Bishop International Airport (FNT, 56 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 5h 7m AFDLKE WN Chicago (MDW) to El Paso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 19m AAAFAM AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver 5h 43m ACAFDL F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
ORD Chicago 5h 46m AAACAF AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to El Paso flights
IAH Houston 5h 49m AMDLF9 ACCMNH Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 1m AFAMDL AFDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to El Paso flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 10m AAAMDL AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso flights
SAT San Antonio 6h 33m AFAMDL WN San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso flights
AUS Austin 6h 34m AFAMDL EJAWN Austin (AUS) to El Paso flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 45m AFDLF9 F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to El Paso flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,150
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → ELP
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
60%
Return
ELP → DTW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → ELP delays →

Other ways to reach El Paso from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric DTW→ELP TOL→ELP
Distance from DTW 49 mi
Nonstop airlines
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
El Paso is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in El Paso.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to El Paso route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ELP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
El Paso is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from ELP to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TOL. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL).