Phoenix to El Paso flights
Direct and connecting flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Phoenix to El Paso take?
Flight time from Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso (ELP) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Phoenix to El Paso?
Airline availability for PHX to ELP changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Phoenix to El Paso?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PHX to ELP varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning PHX → ELP
PHX to ELP is a short-haul route of 557 km (346 mi). See the return ELP → PHX route.
Alternative airports near Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF) — 23 km, Mesa (MSC) — 26 km, Phoenix (DVT) — 29 km.
Alternative airports near El Paso: El Paso (BIF) — 4 km, Ciudad Juarez (CJS) — 20 km, White Sands (WSD) — 59 km.