El Paso to Mexico City (ELP–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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951 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 5d 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 7h 30m AAASJL → M7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
HMO Hermosillo ~4h 58m VTM → VB Hermosillo (HMO) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver ~7h 45m F9UAWN → SY Denver (DEN) to Mexico City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
El Paso to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 951 mi 1h 58m nonstop

ELP–NLU had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in September 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 951 miles in 1h 58m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ELP–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 1 – – 89% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
HMO ~4h 58m LAX ~7h 30m DEN ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
166
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 → NLU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
NLU → ELP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mexico City from El Paso

Nearby airports with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Metric ELP→NLU CJS→NLU
Distance from ELP – 12 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 7
Flight time 1h 58m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 89% –
Ciudad Juárez (CJS) to Mexico City flights
Airports within 200 miles of ELP with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mexico City is 0 hours the same as El Paso.
ELP: MDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
951 mi / 1,530 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ELP–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance951 mi / 1,530 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference0 hours
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: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 951 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ELP to NLU: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 58m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NLU 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.
Nearby alternatives include CJS. 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 NLU

El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in September 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 NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to NLU is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 951 miles (1,530 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ciudad Juárez (CJS).