Minneapolis to El Paso (MSP–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,147 mi 2h 55m nonstop -2h behind 42 1-stop hubs

MSP–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Wisconsin leads the route. The flight covers 1,147 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZW Air Wisconsin 0 – – 11% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZW (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 MSP to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
APA ~4h 41m SAF ~4h 59m DSM ~5h 19m OKC ~5h 24m TUS ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,173
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
MSP → ELP
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
56%
Return
ELP → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ELP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
El Paso is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ELP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,147 mi / 1,846 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance1,147 mi / 1,846 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to El Paso International Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,147 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Wisconsin.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, SAF, DSM, OKC, TUS, AZA, IND, DVT, HRL, SLC, BMI, STL, SDF, JAX, SCF, MEM, TPA, OPF, PBI, BOI, YVR, MIA, CHS, CVG, SAT, AUS, SAN, HOU, ORD, DFW, BWI, FLL, ATL, PHX, IAH, DEN, LAS, LAX, SEA, DAL, MCO and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ELP to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MSP to ELP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Air Wisconsin.

MSP to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ELP ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,147 miles (1,846 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.