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

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1,235 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 1h ago
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WN692
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
MDT
3h
46%
M T W T F S S
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WN2621
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
MDT
3h
46%
M T W T F S S
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WN2774
WN Southwest
7M8
11:00 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
MDT
3h
46%
M T W T F S S
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WN554
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
MDT
3h
46%
M T W T F S S
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WN2592
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
2h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN1813
WN Southwest
B38M
9:50 AM
MDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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WN644
WN Southwest
737
10:00 AM
MDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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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
DAL Dallas 4h 45m EJAKOWWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to El Paso flights
AUS Austin 5h 11m EJALXJWN → WN Austin (AUS) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver 5h 14m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 15m EJAKOWWN → WN San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 45m WN → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso flights
HOU Houston 5h 45m SBEVJAWN → WN Houston (HOU) to El Paso flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to El Paso flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 20m EJALXJWN → CYOF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to El Paso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 28m F9Y4 → A8AAAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
MCO Orlando 7h 10m WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to El Paso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to El Paso
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,235 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind

MDW–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MDW Routes ELP Routes MDW Live Flights ELP Live Flights MDW Delays ELP Delays
All flights from El Paso (ELP) El Paso to Chicago flights
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 8 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h 43% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to ELP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DAL ~4h 45m AUS ~5h 11m DEN ~5h 14m SAT ~5h 15m ABQ ~5h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,083
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
MDW → ELP
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
58%
Return
ELP → MDW
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ELP delays →
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 8 1
Weekly flights 8 56 1
Flight time 3h 3h 21m 4h 13m
Departure OTP 43% – –
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 0m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance1,235 mi / 1,988 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,235 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to ELP: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and Denver.
El Paso is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ELP to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and BMI. 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 MDW to ELP

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ELP is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,988 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).