San Francisco to El Paso (SFO–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to El Paso
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
992 mi 3h 18m nonstop +1h ahead 72 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and ELP, connecting options are available through 72 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,136
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 Francisco

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric SFO→ELP OAK→ELP SJC→ELP
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 –
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 27m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Oakland (OAK) to El Paso flights · San Jose (SJC) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
992 mi / 1,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance992 mi / 1,596 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 3h 18m. The route covers 992 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZA, VNY, SAF, SNA, NUQ, CLD, APA, RIL, TUS, SCF, TUL, SLC, ABQ, ASE, FTW, ROW, ADS, SUS, SGR, BOI, OKC, HOU, TLC, YVR, LRD, MEM, BFI, ICT, EUG, CVG, PAE, PDK, YIP, PTK, IND, MDW, AGS, SDF, MKE, OPF, TPA, STL, HPN, PBI, MSP, PSM, BCT, CLT, SAL, IAD, PHL, BWI, MIA, FLL, CHS, BNA, HNL, MCO, SAN, BGI, LAX, DEN, PHX, SAT, LAS, DFW, IAH, ATL, ORD, AUS, SEA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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 SFO to ELP

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to ELP ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 992 miles (1,596 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AZA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).