San Diego to El Paso (SAN–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1305
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
PDT T1
9:20 PM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1784
WN Southwest
7S7
8:48 PM
PDT T1
11:39 PM
MST
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSB529
CSB CSB
763
5:38 AM
MST
6:03 AM
PDT
0h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3121
WN Southwest
737
6:10 AM
MST
7:15 AM
PDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2172
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
MST
7:40 AM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to El Paso
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 635 mi 1h 45m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

SAN–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 635 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 7M8, 7S7 1h45-1h51 93%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to ELP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
807
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
SAN → ELP
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
75%
Return
ELP → SAN
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → ELP delays →

Other ways to reach El Paso from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric SAN→ELP CLD→ELP LAX→ELP
Distance from SAN 28 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 14 1 76
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 18m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · ELP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
635 mi / 1,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 23m.

SAN–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance635 mi / 1,021 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h 23m. The route covers 635 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SAN to ELP. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUS, ABQ, SAF, RIL, SCF, SLC, TUL, OKC, OAK, BOI, MSP, YVR, IND, PBI, STL, OPF, TPA, PAE, MIA, CHS, SAT, LAS, DFW, LAX, HOU, AUS, ATL, ORD, DEN, PHX, BWI, DAL, IAH, MCO, SEA, IAD and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ELP to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD and LAX. 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 SAN to ELP

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to ELP ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 635 miles (1,021 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD) and Los Angeles (LAX).