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

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WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
PDT T1
10:20 PM
MDT
1h 50m
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WN2172
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
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7:40 AM
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WN4663
WN Southwest
738
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San Diego to El Paso
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 635 mi 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 63 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 21m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 6 7S7 1h50 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 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, SAN to ELP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
796
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach El Paso from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric SAN→ELP CLD→ELP SNA→ELP
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 18m 1h 24m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to El Paso flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to El Paso flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
635 mi / 1,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m to 1h 50m.
Facts

SAN–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance635 mi / 1,021 km
Flight time1h 21m to 1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 SAN to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 1h 21m to 1h 50m. The route covers 635 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SAN to ELP. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZA, VNY, TUS, SAF, SCF, ABQ, APA, SGU, SJC, RIL, FTW, SLC, NUQ, SGR, OAK, OKC, TUL, SFO, HWD, BOI, BFI, ICT, MFE, YVR, IND, PDK, CAE, EUG, MDW, PAE, SDF, TPA, STL, OPF, HPN, MKE, PBI, CLT, MSP, JAX, PSM, BWI, IAD, PHL, FLL, MIA, CHS, BNA, MCO, HNL, ATL, PHX, LAX, SAT, ORD, LAS, DAL, HOU, DEN, DFW, IAH, AUS and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
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, SNA and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAN to ELP

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to ELP ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 635 miles (1,021 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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