Flights to El Paso
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
El Paso is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 15 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso International Airport | ELP | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,020 ft | 3,959 ft |
| Abraham González International Airport | CJS | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,858 ft | 3,904 ft |
| Las Cruces International Airport (regional) | LRU | 72 km (45 mi) | 7,506 ft | 4,456 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,020 ft, ELP can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 3,959 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from El Paso
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Los Angeles | United States | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| El Paso to Houston | United States | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| El Paso to Tijuana | Mexico | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| El Paso to Phoenix | United States | 556 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| El Paso to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| El Paso to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| El Paso to San Antonio | United States | 808 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| El Paso to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| El Paso to San Diego | United States | 1,009 km (627 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| El Paso to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| El Paso to Dallas | United States | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| El Paso to Monterrey | Mexico | 904 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| El Paso to Mexicali | Mexico | 849 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| El Paso to Fort Worth | United States | 868 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| El Paso to Austin | United States | 849 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| El Paso to Chihuahua | Mexico | 349 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| El Paso to Hermosillo | Mexico | 522 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| El Paso to Culiacán | Mexico | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| El Paso to Morelia | Mexico | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| El Paso to Torreón | Mexico | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| El Paso to Denver | United States | 898 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| El Paso to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| El Paso to Shanghai | China | 11,383 km (7,073 mi) | about 15 h 21 min |
| El Paso to Chongqing | China | 12,356 km (7,678 mi) | about 16 h 35 min |
| El Paso to Chengdu | China | 12,363 km (7,682 mi) | about 16 h 36 min |
| El Paso to Beijing | China | 10,904 km (6,775 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| El Paso to Guangzhou | China | 12,593 km (7,825 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| El Paso to Shenzhen | China | 12,593 km (7,825 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| El Paso to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,721 km (6,662 mi) | about 14 h 30 min |
| El Paso to Tianjin | China | 10,933 km (6,794 mi) | about 14 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for El Paso?
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, CJS, LRU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ELP from El Paso city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to El Paso on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.