El Paso to Imperial (ELP–IPL) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 34m AAASWN → 9X Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 21m AAASJL → 9X Los Angeles (LAX) to Imperial flights
SAN San Diego ~4h 10m 2IWN → PCM San Diego (SAN) to Imperial flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
El Paso to Imperial
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 542 mi 2h 46m nonstop -1h behind

ELP–IPL had nonstop service from Southern Airways Express, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 542 miles in 2h 46m.

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All flights from Imperial (IPL) Imperial to El Paso flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ELP–IPL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9X Southern Airways Express 0 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9X (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to IPL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
PHX ~3h 34m SAN ~4h 10m LAX ~4h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
49
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ELP → IPL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
IPL → ELP
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Imperial is 1 hour behind El Paso.
ELP: MDT · IPL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 5:00 PM in Imperial.
Distance & Flight Time
542 mi / 872 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m gate to gate.
Facts

ELP–IPL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to Imperial route.
Route details
Distance542 mi / 872 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
Destination: IPL
Full nameImperial County Airport
IATA / ICAOIPL / KIPL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation-54 ft / -16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to IPL flights.
Nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to Imperial County Airport take about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 542 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ELP to IPL: Southern Airways Express. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IPL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Imperial is 1 hour behind El Paso.
Yes, return flights from IPL to ELP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 IPL

El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Imperial County Airport (IPL) had nonstop service from Southern Airways Express, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ELP to IPL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to IPL is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 542 miles (872 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.