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

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Dulles to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,694 mi 4h 43m nonstop -2h behind 86 1-stop hubs

IAD–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GAF leads the route. The flight covers 1,694 miles in approximately 4h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GAF GAF 0 – – 90% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GAF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,102
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.
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 1 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 4h 43m 4h 55m
Departure OTP 90% –
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.
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 connections86 hubs
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 approximately 4h 43m. The route covers 1,694 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GAF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGF, TCL, TUL, ADS, OKC, SUS, AEX, DSM, YIP, APA, ROW, SGR, CVG, RIL, PDK, RBD, FTW, DAL, PTK, ASE, IND, MFE, CAE, TUS, HOU, HPN, AGS, ICT, ABQ, MDW, IAG, CLT, PHL, LAL, EFD, CWF, TPA, MEM, CLD, PSM, SDF, GSO, OPF, BTR, MKC, ILM, TLC, SLC, PBI, JAX, SNA, SCF, MKE, SJC, BCT, VNY, STL, VCV, MIA, FLL, NUQ, CHS, SAL, BNA, MSP, OAK, MCO, YVR, BFI, SFO, GYR, BGI, ATL, ORD, MQJ, IAH, DFW, HNL, LAX, AUS, DEN, PHX, LAS, SAT, SEA and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from GAF.

IAD to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).