Kansas City to El Paso (MCI–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCI Airport Page →
834 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h 5m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to El Paso flights
AUS Austin 4h 14m DLWN → WN Austin (AUS) to El Paso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 25m AAASAY → A8AAAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver 4h 33m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
HOU Houston 4h 45m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to El Paso flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 45m AAASWN → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso flights
SAT San Antonio 4h 50m WN → WN San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso flights
IAH Houston 5h 9m CMNZUA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
MDW Chicago 5h 15m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to El Paso flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m NKWN → CYOF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to El Paso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
834 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MCI and ELP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MCI Routes ELP Routes MCI Live Flights ELP Live Flights MCI Delays ELP Delays
All flights from El Paso (ELP) El Paso to Kansas City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DAL ~4h 5m AUS ~4h 14m DFW ~4h 25m DEN ~4h 33m HOU ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
740
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
MCI → ELP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
42%
Return
ELP → MCI
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → ELP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach El Paso from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric MCI→ELP OMA→ELP SGF→ELP
Distance from MCI – 152 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 3
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 3h 35m 2h 6m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Omaha (OMA) to El Paso flights · Springfield (SGF) to El Paso flights · Des Moines (DSM) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to El Paso International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
El Paso is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
834 mi / 1,342 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

MCI–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance834 mi / 1,342 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 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 MCI to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to El Paso International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 834 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth.
El Paso is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from ELP to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, SGF and DSM. 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 MCI to ELP

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCI to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to ELP is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 834 miles (1,342 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Springfield (SGF) and Des Moines (DSM).