El Paso to San Diego (ELP–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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635 mi airlines 13/wk
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CSB529
CSB CSB
763
5:38 AM
MST
6:03 AM
PDT
0h 25m
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WN3121
WN Southwest
737
6:10 AM
MST
7:15 AM
PDT
2h 5m
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WN2172
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
MST
7:40 AM
PDT
1h 55m
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WN1305
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
PDT T1
9:20 PM
MST
1h 45m
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WN1784
WN Southwest
7S7
8:48 PM
PDT T1
11:39 PM
MST
1h 51m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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El Paso to San Diego
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 635 mi 0h 25m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

ELP–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and CSB lead the route. The flight covers 635 miles in approximately 0h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ELP Routes SAN Routes ELP Live Flights SAN Live Flights ELP Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ELP–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 12 737, 7M8 1h55-2h05 63% – –
CSB CSB 1 763 0h25 63% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
763 Boeing 767-300 – CSB
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CSB + WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ELP to SAN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
PSP ~3h 17m ABQ ~4h 23m OAK ~4h 55m PDX ~5h 23m ICT ~5h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
859
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 → SAN
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
84%
Return
SAN → ELP
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays → SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as El Paso.
ELP: MST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
635 mi / 1,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m to 2h 5m.
Facts

ELP–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance635 mi / 1,021 km
Flight time0h 25m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 14 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 0h 25m to 2h 5m. The route covers 635 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: CSB and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from ELP to SAN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, ABQ, OAK, PDX, ICT, SCF, EGE, YVR, MSP, PAE, BHM, FLL, PBI, CLT, CMH, LAX, IAH, SAT, LAS, AUS, PHX, DFW, DEN, ORD, DAL, HOU, SEA, ATL and BOI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN 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 SAN

El Paso International Airport (ELP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from CSB and Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ELP to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to SAN ranges from 0 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 635 miles (1,021 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.