Los Angeles to El Paso (LAX–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS4298
AS Alaska
E75
8:00 AM
PDT
11:04 AM
MST
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6240
AA American
E75
8:00 AM
PDT
11:04 AM
MST
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1168
WN Southwest
B38M
8:05 AM
PDT T1
10:55 AM
MST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2846
WN Southwest
73H
11:30 AM
PDT T1
2:25 PM
MST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1533
WN Southwest
73H
2:20 PM
PDT T1
5:10 PM
MST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4971
AA American
CR7
4:16 PM
PDT T4
7:16 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4224
AS Alaska
CR7
4:21 PM
PDT
7:21 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN376
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 PM
PDT T1
8:10 PM
MST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4342
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 PM
PDT T1
10:25 PM
MST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4319
AS Alaska
CR7
8:49 PM
PDT
11:50 PM
MST
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA4905
AA American
CR7
8:49 PM
PDT
11:50 PM
MST
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4520
AS Alaska
CR7
9:17 PM
PDT T4
12:13 AM
MST
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6288
AA American
CR7
9:43 PM
PDT T4
12:39 AM+1
MST
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4910
AA American
CR7
6:16 AM
MST
7:33 AM
PDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6188
AS Alaska
CR7
6:41 AM
MST
8:05 AM
PDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6427
AA American
CR7
6:46 AM
MST
8:10 AM
PDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2167
WN Southwest
73H
11:05 AM
MST
12:15 PM
PDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4298
AS Alaska
E75
11:34 AM
MST
12:51 PM
PDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6240
AA American
E75
11:34 AM
MST
12:51 PM
PDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2899
WN Southwest
B38M
12:09 PM
MST
1:11 PM
PDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1890
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
MST
2:20 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1559
WN Southwest
737
4:20 PM
MST
5:40 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN585
WN Southwest
7M8
5:35 PM
MST
6:50 PM
PDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2997
WN Southwest
B38M
7:55 PM
MST
9:15 PM
PDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4224
AS Alaska
CR7
8:00 PM
MST
9:24 PM
PDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4971
AA American
CR7
8:13 PM
MST
9:37 PM
PDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to El Paso
4 carriers, 76 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 76 Flights/wk 713 mi 1h 50m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

LAX–ELP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 713 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 CR7, E75 2h-2h56 45% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 28 CR7, E75 1h56-2h04 45% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 20 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h50-1h55 45%
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 45%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (56 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (21 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to ELP direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,137
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → ELP
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
50%
Return
ELP → LAX
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → ELP delays →

Other ways to reach El Paso from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric LAX→ELP CLD→ELP SAN→ELP
Distance from LAX 86 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 4
Weekly flights 76 1 14
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 18m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
El Paso is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ELP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
713 mi / 1,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 2h 56m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance713 mi / 1,148 km
Flight time1h 50m to 2h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights76 out / 69 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 2h 56m. The route covers 713 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 76 nonstop flights per week from LAX to ELP. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUS, SGU, ABQ, APA, SAF, RIL, TUL, SLC, SCF, OKC, MFE, OAK, DSM, BOI, MSP, YVR, IND, MEM, OPF, STL, TPA, MKE, PBI, PAE, MIA, SAN, SAT, LAS, AUS, HOU, ORD, DFW, PHX, BWI, DAL, DEN, ATL, IAH, IAD, SEA, MCO, FLL and CVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ELP to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD and SAN. 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 LAX to ELP

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ELP ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 713 miles (1,148 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD) and San Diego (SAN).