Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to El Paso?

Yes, direct flights from Los Angeles to El Paso are available. Historically, approximately 29% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to El Paso?

The typical direct flight time from Los Angeles to El Paso is 2 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of 1146 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 6 hours and 47 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do cheap flights from Los Angeles to El Paso come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Los Angeles to El Paso come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability for good deals. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination, based on observations from the trailing 30 days.

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2026-08-27 – 2026-08-31
LAX - El Paso
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Los Angeles to El Paso: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to El Paso

Flights from Los Angeles to El Paso cover a distance of 1146 kilometers, making this a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, with a typical flight time of just over two hours for direct services.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to El Paso, fares typically range from $212–$1011, with a median of $463. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find value.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to El Paso? The most affordable month to fly is typically June, with a median fare of $94. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $103, followed by September at a median of $199.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 29% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to El Paso. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to El Paso? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 6h 47m. For those flying non-stop, the flight time is considerably shorter, at around 2h 1m.

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

Regular price: $246 - $321

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to El Paso is $246-$321. The current lowest deal is $193 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now $193

Low $246

High $321

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to El Paso

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to El Paso is August, with a median price of $103. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $962. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $103

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $962

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Aug

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to El Paso

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to El Paso

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$350

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$350

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$350

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$358

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$350

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$358

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$332 → $193

42%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$316 → $193

39%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$385 → $276

28%

1 night

Jul 27 - Jul 28

$455 → $350

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to El Paso

Los Angeles - El Paso route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to El Paso are below the typical level at $193.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to El Paso, with a median price of $103.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 1m

Direct flights to El Paso from Los Angeles typically average 2h 1m. Connecting flights average 6h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 71% of recent fares.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Los Angeles International to El Paso International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to El Paso are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) is a major hub, offering many flight options to El Paso.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$166

El Paso main airports to arrive at

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

El Paso International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers heading to El Paso.

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

💸 Flights from ~$166

Airports nearby El Paso used as alternative

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

Cheapest

Albuquerque International Sunport is a major regional hub offering more flight options than ELP.

📍 ~370 km from El Paso (reachable by car, ~3.5-4 hours drive time)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Business & First Class Flight Deals to El Paso

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to El Paso

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to El Paso is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $130. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw a significantly higher average price of $315. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 14-27 days out averaging $858.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to El Paso is considered to be around $212 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $463. Fares exceeding $1011 are typically in the more expensive range. These price observations are based on a 90-day analysis.

Historically, June and August have been the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to El Paso, with median prices of $94 and $103, respectively. While September also shows a median price of $199, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $463, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings.

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Los Angeles to El Paso: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to El Paso

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

Regular price: $246 - $321

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to El Paso is $246-$321. The current lowest deal is $193 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now $193

Low $246

High $321

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to El Paso

August

Cheapest

Flights from $103

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $962

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to El Paso

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to El Paso

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$350

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$350

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$350

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$358

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$350

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - El Paso

Los Angeles (LAX) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$358

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$332 → $193

42%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$316 → $193

39%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$385 → $276

28%

1 night

Jul 27 - Jul 28

$455 → $350

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to El Paso