Route on-time record
ELP to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
El Paso (El Paso International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 1,241 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 84% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4910 at 6:16 AM.
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ELP → LAX
El Paso to Los Angeles: 1,241 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
84%
Cancelled
0.4%
avg delay 13 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
90% on time vs 68% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
87% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $278 (Southwest 1880 on 2026-10-22). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · SkyWest 4910 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:16 AM → 7:33 AM2h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
94%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 95%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (182 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 182 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
Moderate track record · 182 flights
Find 6:16 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 4977 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:05 PM → 1:25 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 12:05 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 6240 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:34 AM → 12:51 PM2h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
92%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 95%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 2 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 42 scheduled flights.
- Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 42 flights
Find 11:34 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 6387 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:53 PM → 7:10 PM2h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find 5:53 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · SkyWest 6427 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:46 AM → 8:10 AM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 21 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (152 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
Moderate track record · 152 flights
Find 6:46 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Southwest 2167
11:05 AM → 12:15 PM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (70 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 70 scheduled flights.
Moderate track record · 70 flights
Find Southwest 2167 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · SkyWest 4971 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:13 PM → 9:37 PM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
83%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 21 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (153 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 68% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 153 flights
Find 8:13 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · Southwest 1890
1:00 PM → 2:20 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
Find Southwest 1890 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · Southwest 2899
11:35 AM → 12:50 PM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
Find Southwest 2899 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#10 · Southwest 2997
7:55 PM → 9:15 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 68% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
Find Southwest 2997 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)87%
758 flights · 88% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel
- Southwest Airlines79%
483 flights · 79% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM90%
334 flights · avg delay 12 min
- 9 AM to noon89%
286 flights · avg delay 7 min
- Noon to 3 PM86%
302 flights · avg delay 8 min
- 3 to 6 PM77%
147 flights · avg delay 17 min
- 6 to 9 PM68%
171 flights · avg delay 28 min
Best day: Tuesday (90%). Worst: Sunday (84%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)56%
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Air traffic control and airport volume6%
- Severe weather2%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
ELP to LAX questions
- What time of day is best to fly ELP to LAX?
- Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 68% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from ELP to LAX?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 87% chance of operating and arriving on time over 758 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on ELP to LAX?
- June (82% on time); the best was November (91%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
More routes from ELP
- LAX to ELP (return)
- ELP to DFW 78%
- ELP to PHX 82%
- ELP to DEN 80%
- ELP to DAL 82%
- ELP to LAS 81%
- ELP to HOU 84%
- ELP to AUS 83%
- ELP to SAT 83%
- ELP to ORD 83%
- ELP to ATL 88%
- ELP to SAN 83%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops