LAX (Los Angeles) to ELP (El Paso) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 70 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.LAX → ELP
LAX (Los Angeles) to ELP (El Paso)
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This route is usually on time. About 86% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 87% vs Southwest Airlines at 83%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 83%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from LAX
82% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ELP
81% on timeWhen flights into ELP are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ELP: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.