Orlando to El Paso (MCO–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1424
WN Southwest
738
10:20 AM
EDT TA
11:55 AM
MDT
3h 35m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3299
WN Southwest
737
3:55 PM
EDT TA
5:40 PM
MDT
3h 45m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2048
WN Southwest
B38M
9:40 AM
MDT
3:30 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1657
WN Southwest
7S7
10:50 AM
MDT
4:40 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2401
WN Southwest
B38M
12:40 PM
MDT
6:14 PM
EDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 5h 5m AMDLF9 WN Austin (AUS) to El Paso flights
DAL Dallas 5h 10m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to El Paso flights
HOU Houston 5h 15m WN WN Houston (HOU) to El Paso flights
IAH Houston 5h 34m F9NHNK ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 37m AAAYCX A8AAAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 45m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to El Paso flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 45m F9WN WN San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso flights
MDW Chicago 6h 43m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to El Paso flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 46m AAF9G3 AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver 7h 2m ACADAV F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Orlando to El Paso
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,513 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind

MCO–ELP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,513 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 737, 738 3h35-3h45 13%
AS Alaska Airlines 0 13% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to ELP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,246
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
MCO → ELP
13%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
13%
Arriving
90%
Return
ELP → MCO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → ELP delays →

Other ways to reach El Paso from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric MCO→ELP LAL→ELP TPA→ELP
Distance from MCO 53 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 28m 3h 19m
Departure OTP 13%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 4:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,513 mi / 2,435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance1,513 mi / 2,435 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to El Paso International Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,513 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MCO to ELP: Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Love Field and William P. Hobby.
El Paso is 2 hours behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from ELP to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAL and TPA. 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 MCO to ELP

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to ELP is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,513 miles (2,435 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Love Field and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lakeland (LAL) and Tampa (TPA).