El Paso to Tapachula (ELP–TAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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12:37 PM
MST
3:39 PM
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2h 2m
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El Paso to Tapachula
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,471 mi 2h 2m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

ELP–TAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 1,471 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ELP–TAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 1 – 2h02 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 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 TAP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to TAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
SAN ~7h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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 → TAP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
TAP → ELP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
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
Tapachula is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
ELP: MST · TAP: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 7:00 PM in Tapachula.
Distance & Flight Time
1,471 mi / 2,367 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m.
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–TAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to Tapachula route.
Route details
Distance1,471 mi / 2,367 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
Destination: TAP
Full nameTapachula International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAP / MMTP
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to TAP flights.
Nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to Tapachula International Airport take approximately 2h 2m. The route covers 1,471 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ELP to TAP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tapachula is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
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 TAP

El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) are connected by nonstop service from GXA. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ELP to TAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to TAP ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,471 miles (2,367 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.