Los Angeles to El Paso (LAX–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–ELP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 713 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, PD, QF, QR | 21 | CR7, E75, E75L | 2h04-2h08 | Oneworld | AS, PD, QF, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 19 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h55-2h | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach El Paso from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→ELP | BUR→ELP | SNA→ELP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 49m | 1h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · ELP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in El Paso.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to ELP
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to ELP is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 713 miles (1,148 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).