SAN (San Diego) to ELP (El Paso) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.SAN → ELP
SAN (San Diego) to ELP (El Paso)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Frontier Airlines leads slightly at 83% vs Southwest Airlines at 79%.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 83% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 79%.
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Good to know
Departing from SAN
78% on timeExpect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SAN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ELP
81% on timeWhen flights into ELP are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ELP: TSA is ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.