Dulles to El Paso (IAD–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,694 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 1m AAASAT → A8AAAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 22m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to El Paso flights
AUS Austin 6h 26m AZEJAG4 → WN Austin (AUS) to El Paso flights
IAH Houston 6h 27m AVAZCA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
ORD Chicago 6h 36m ACAVAZ → AAASQR Chicago (ORD) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m AVAZCM → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
SAT San Antonio 6h 38m ACSNUA → WN San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso flights
MCO Orlando 7h ADAVAZ → WN Orlando (MCO) to El Paso flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 10m AVOSSN → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 39m AZEJAET → CYOF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to El Paso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,694 mi 4h 43m nonstop -2h behind

IAD–ELP had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 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 1,694 miles in 4h 43m.

Also explore IAD Routes ELP Routes IAD Live Flights ELP Live Flights IAD Delays ELP Delays
All flights from El Paso (ELP) El Paso to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GAF GAF 0 – – 63% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GAF (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 IAD to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ROW ~5h 27m DFW ~6h 1m GSO ~6h 19m ATL ~6h 22m AUS ~6h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,229
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
IAD → ELP
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
84%
Return
ELP → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → ELP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach El Paso from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric IAD→ELP BWI→ELP
Distance from IAD – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 4h 43m 3h 49m
Departure OTP 63% –
Baltimore (BWI) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to El Paso International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
El Paso is 2 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,694 mi / 2,726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 43m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance1,694 mi / 2,726 km
Flight time4h 43m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Paso International Airport take about 4h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,694 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to ELP. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Austin Bergstrom.
El Paso is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from ELP to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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 IAD to ELP

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 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.

IAD to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ELP is about 4 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,694 miles (2,726 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).