El Paso to Denver (ELP–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2888
WN Southwest
737
5:45 AM
MST
7:35 AM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN560
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 AM
MST
8:10 AM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA724
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MST
8:54 AM
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1728
UA United
319
2:40 PM
MST
4:35 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1655
WN Southwest
7M8
3:25 PM
MST
5:10 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN748
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 PM
MST
9:32 PM
MDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94418
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:30 PM
MST
9:30 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1890
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
MDT
12:20 PM
MST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2061
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
MDT
12:20 PM
MST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1144
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
MDT
12:20 PM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2684
WN Southwest
737
10:50 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
MST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3772
WN Southwest
7S7
10:50 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
MST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4391
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1974
UA United
319
11:37 AM
MDT
1:34 PM
MST
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92261
F9 Frontier
32Q
4:36 PM
MDT
6:11 PM
MST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA333
UA United
319
7:09 PM
MDT
9:07 PM
MST
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3112
WN Southwest
73H
8:15 PM
MDT
10:00 PM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1705
WN Southwest
7M8
10:41 PM
MDT
12:19 AM+1
MST
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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El Paso to Denver
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 564 mi 1h 12m nonstop +1h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

ELP–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 564 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ELP–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 737, 73H, 7M8 1h12-1h50 50%
UA United Airlines 14 319, 738 1h54-1h55 50% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 32Q 2h 50%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (35 flights/wk, 71%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ELP to DEN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,367
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
ELP → DEN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
82%
Return
DEN → ELP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from El Paso

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric ELP→DEN CNM→DEN ROW→DEN
Distance from ELP 129 mi 149 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 49 5 28
Flight time 1h 12m 1h 45m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of ELP with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
ELP: MST · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
564 mi / 908 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m to 2h 0m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

ELP–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to Denver route.
Route details
Distance564 mi / 908 km
Flight time1h 12m to 2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 49 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 12m to 2h. The route covers 564 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from ELP to DEN. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSM, AZA, ABQ, MAF, EGE, CUU, SGU, PDX, ICT, OAK, SCF, MSP, HRL, YVR, CVG, MSO, BHM, PAE, JAX, CLT, CHS, CMH, FLL, PBI, PSP, BOI, SAN, SAT, DAL, HOU, LAX, ORD, DFW, LAS, PHX, AUS, IAH, ATL and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
Yes, return flights from DEN to ELP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CNM, ROW and HOB. 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 ELP to DEN

El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ELP to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to DEN ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 564 miles (908 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CNM), Roswell (ROW) and Hobbs (HOB).