Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport.
You can choose from 30 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
Leave enough time to make your LAX to ELP flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring El Paso (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LAX to ELP flights, with 91.16% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LAX and ELP include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport flight is $136. A return ticket is currently $273. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to ELP by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from LAX to ELP is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Reserve a hotel close to ELP if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an El Paso International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond El Paso's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from El Paso International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to central El Paso
You'll find ELP at 6701 Convair Dr..
El Paso International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of El Paso. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
When to fly to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to El Paso in May.
The warmest month in El Paso is June, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to ELP in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited El Paso, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 370 kilometres north to Albuquerque to check off its popular sights. From Balloon Fiesta Park to Albuquerque Biological Park and ABQ BioPark Aquarium, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tucson is another favourite destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres west of El Paso. No journey is complete without a visit to The University of Arizona, Reid Park Zoo and HSL Properties.