Chicago to El Paso (MDW–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,235 mi 3h 58m nonstop -1h behind 77 1-stop hubs

MDW–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 3h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (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 MDW to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
930
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 Chicago

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric MDW→ELP ORD→ELP MKE→ELP
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 1
Weekly flights 0 70 1
Flight time 3h 58m 2h 53m 4h 41m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to El Paso flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to El Paso flights · Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW 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 Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,235 mi / 1,988 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 58m.
Facts

MDW–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance1,235 mi / 1,988 km
Flight time3h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 3h 58m. The route covers 1,235 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, SAF, RBD, FTW, TUL, APA, OKC, DSM, SGR, RIL, YIP, ABQ, TCL, CVG, ASE, PTK, IND, ADS, BTR, MEM, TUS, ICT, PDK, ORD, CLD, SNA, SLC, CAE, SDF, MKC, YVR, IAH, MKE, SCF, BWI, AGS, LAL, VNY, HPN, STL, GSO, TPA, GYR, IAD, CLT, TLC, BOI, NUQ, PHL, PSM, JAX, SJC, OPF, PBI, BCT, MSP, ILM, BNA, MIA, FLL, OAK, CHS, SFO, BFI, MCO, PHX, ATL, LAS, DAL, HOU, SAT, AUS, DEN, LAX, DFW, SEA and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and BMI. 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 MDW to ELP

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

MDW to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ELP ranges from 3 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,988 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).