Can I fly direct from El Paso to Los Angeles?

Yes, direct flights from El Paso to Los Angeles are available. Historically, approximately 34.5% of all flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has typically been 2. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from El Paso to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from El Paso to Los Angeles typically takes around 2 hours and 17 minutes. This duration is based on the median direct flight time, covering a distance of 1146 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging approximately 7 hours and 8 minutes.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from El Paso to Los Angeles?

Historically, flying with a layover from El Paso to Los Angeles has been cheaper on average. The median price for connecting flights was $330, while direct flights had a median price of $377. This indicates that direct flights were typically 14% more expensive than connecting options across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights constituted 47.5% of the available options.

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2026-08-22 – 2026-08-26
ELP - Los Angeles
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$321
$192
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$407
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El Paso to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles

Fares for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles typically range from $326–$633, with a median of $421. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 12% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

When considering cheap flights from El Paso to Los Angeles, the data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $280. Following closely, June also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $327. May presents another good option, with a median fare of $373.

Most itineraries for direct flights from El Paso to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 34.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from El Paso to Los Angeles takes about 2h 17m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 17m, while connecting itineraries have a median duration of 7h 8m.

The distance between El Paso and Los Angeles is 1146 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Los Angeles

Regular price: $253 - $390

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles is $253 to $390. The current lowest deal is $192 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 22-Aug 26.

now $192

Low $253

High $390

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Los Angeles

Flights from El Paso to Los Angeles are cheapest in January, with a median price of $304. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $1814. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $304

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,814

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from El Paso to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$369

$247

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$205

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$315

$205

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$315

$206

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$207

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$208

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$412 → $199

52%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

$416 → $203

51%

5 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 6

$407 → $196

52%

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$416 → $206

51%

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Los Angeles

El Paso - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from El Paso to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $192.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, June, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 17m

Direct flights typically take 2h 17m, while connecting flights average 7h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 34.5% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines provides direct flight options for the El Paso to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

El Paso main airports to depart from

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

El Paso International Airport is a convenient option for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles.

📍 ~9 km from El Paso city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative due to its high flight frequency and full-service amenities.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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$974

$759

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $288. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $427. Similarly, booking too far in advance, such as 28-59 days prior, has shown average prices of $552 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from El Paso to Los Angeles is considered to be $326 or less. This threshold represents the point at which 25% of tickets were sold at this price or lower. The median price for this route historically has been $421, while prices around $633 indicate the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from El Paso to Los Angeles have been April and June. In April, the median price was $280, making it the most affordable month. June also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $327. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, is $421.

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El Paso to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles

The distance between El Paso and Los Angeles is 1146 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Los Angeles

Regular price: $253 - $390

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles is $253 to $390. The current lowest deal is $192 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 22-Aug 26.

now $192

Low $253

High $390

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Los Angeles

January

Cheapest

Flights from $304

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,814

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from El Paso to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$369

$247

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$205

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$315

$205

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$315

$206

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$207

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Los Angeles

El Paso (ELP) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$208

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Paso to Los Angeles

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$412 → $199

52%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

$416 → $203

51%

5 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 6

$407 → $196

52%

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$416 → $206

51%

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Los Angeles