Cheap Flights from ELP to LAX: When to Fly from El Paso to Los Angeles

 

The cheapest times to fly from ELP to LAX are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 6th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ELP to LAX is early December. Prices can be as high as $657 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $193 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Los Angeles

Flying from El Paso, TX (ELP) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $193 to $411 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $201. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $409. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $208 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $236 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ELP to LAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ELP to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ELP to LAX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from El Paso. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.21, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $76 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $227. Return trip prices are from the LAX to ELP flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ELP to LAX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 16 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ELP to LAX while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ELP to LAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 713 miles or 1147 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ELP to LAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ELP to LAX flight is about 2 hour 16 minutes.

How many flights go between El Paso, TX and Los Angeles, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from ELP to LAX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ELP to LAX tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 16% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 2% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave LAX heading for ELP about 5 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Los Angeles, CA is about 4 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 5 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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