El Paso to Costa Mesa flights
Costa Mesa lies 1,089 km (677 mi) west of El Paso, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
Open Costa Mesa in Google Maps
| El Paso | Costa Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 678,815 | 113,204 |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | ELP, 12 km out | SNA, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 92626–92628 |
Clocks in Costa Mesa are 1 h behind El Paso right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving El Paso
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).
Arriving in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 29 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 55 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 56 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 74 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 29 km (18 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 55 km (34 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 56 km (35 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
Book a flight to Costa Mesa
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Costa Mesa
Live rooms and prices for Costa Mesa are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Costa Mesa
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Costa Mesa from El Paso?
1,089 km (677 mi) in a straight line, west of El Paso.
How long does it take to get from El Paso to Costa Mesa by air?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for El Paso to Costa Mesa flights?
Typically El Paso International Airport (ELP) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA); Costa Mesa also has LGB, ONT, LAX, BUR, SBD.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.