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

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1,147 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 5h 30m AFAMDL → EJAWN Austin (AUS) to El Paso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 30m AAAFAM → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver 5h 30m ACAFCM → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 30m AAAFAS → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 30m AFAMDL → WN San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso flights
DAL Dallas 5h 30m WN → LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to El Paso flights
MDW Chicago 5h 45m AFDLEJA → WN Chicago (MDW) to El Paso flights
IAH Houston 5h 49m AMDLNZ → ACCMNH Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 54m AFDLKE → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to El Paso flights
ORD Chicago 5h 55m AAACAF → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to El Paso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,147 mi 5h 30m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–ELP had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,147 miles in 5h 30m.

Also explore MSP Routes ELP Routes MSP Live Flights ELP Live Flights MSP Delays ELP Delays
All flights from El Paso (ELP) El Paso to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 78% SkyTeam –
ZW Air Wisconsin 0 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: ZW (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
AUS ~5h 30m DFW ~5h 30m DEN ~5h 30m PHX ~5h 30m SAT ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,275
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
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
90%
Return
ELP → MSP
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ELP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach El Paso from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric MSP→ELP LSE→ELP ALO→ELP
Distance from MSP – 119 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 5h 30m 2h 35m 5h 37m
Departure OTP 78% – –
La Crosse (LSE) to El Paso flights · Waterloo (ALO) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP 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 Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,147 mi / 1,846 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m gate to gate.
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 time5h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to El Paso International Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,147 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MSP to ELP: Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
El Paso is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ELP to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LSE and ALO. 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 MSP to ELP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ELP is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,147 miles (1,846 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE) and Waterloo (ALO).