San Antonio to El Paso (SAT–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN496
WN Southwest
7S7
1:03 AM
MDT TA
1:27 AM
MST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2896
WN Southwest
737
6:50 AM
MDT TA
7:30 AM
MST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4157
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
MDT TA
10:15 AM
MST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3616
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
MDT TA
6:30 PM
MST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2369
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
MDT TA
7:25 PM
MST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN683
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 PM
MDT TA
7:50 PM
MST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2380
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
MDT TA
8:45 PM
MST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2912
WN Southwest
B38M
5:55 AM
MST
8:20 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1079
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
MST
9:25 AM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1919
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
MST
10:35 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2379
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
MST
1:05 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2300
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
MST
6:15 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1533
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 PM
MST
10:45 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2913
WN Southwest
B38M
9:50 PM
MST
12:15 AM+1
MDT
1h 25m
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 Antonio to El Paso
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 495 mi 1h 24m nonstop -1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

SAT–ELP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 495 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 27 737, 7S7 1h24-1h40 78%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (27 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, SAT to ELP direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
467
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
SAT → ELP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
82%
Return
ELP → SAT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → ELP delays →

Other ways to reach El Paso from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric SAT→ELP AUS→ELP GRK→ELP
Distance from SAT 67 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 27 41
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 40m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
El Paso is 1 hour behind San Antonio.
SAT: MDT · ELP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
495 mi / 797 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 40m.

SAT–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance495 mi / 797 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 40m. The route covers 495 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from SAT to ELP. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJT, SAF, AUS, TUS, GRK, APA, OKC, RIL, AZA, SCF, PBI, MEM, SLC, MSP, TPA, SDF, STL, FLL, BCT, MIA, DFW, IAH, ATL, PHX, HOU, DAL, LAS, BWI, DEN, LAX, SAN, MCO, ORD, IAD, SEA and TUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 1 hour behind San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from ELP to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS, GRK and LRD. 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 SAT to ELP

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAT to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to ELP ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 495 miles (797 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SJT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), Fort Cavazos (GRK) and Laredo (LRD).