Mexico City to El Paso (NLU–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4 hubs
IAH Houston 6h EKTK ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 44m M7 AAASPD Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 4m AC A8AAAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
SLW Saltillo ~4h 28m VB Saltillo (SLW) to El Paso flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between NLU and ELP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
188
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
NLU → ELP
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
ELP → NLU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays →

Other ways to reach El Paso from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric NLU→ELP TLC→ELP
Distance from NLU 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
El Paso is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
NLU: CST · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in El Paso.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

NLU–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to El Paso route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to ELP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from ELP to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC).