Route on-time record

LAX to ELP: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to El Paso (El Paso International Airport). 1,245 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 81% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 6240 at 8:00 AM.

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LAX → ELP

Los Angeles to El Paso: 1,245 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

81%

Cancelled

0.3%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 69% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

83% chance on time

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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 6240 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:00 AM → 11:04 AM2h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
98%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 98% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 42 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 42 flights
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#2 · SkyWest 4977 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:29 AM → 11:35 AM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#3 · SkyWest 6387 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
2:04 PM → 5:08 PM2h 04m 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).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#4 · Southwest 1168
8:05 AM → 10:55 AM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#5 · Southwest 2846
8:15 AM → 11:05 AM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 39 flights
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#6 · SkyWest 4971 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:16 PM → 7:16 PM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (181 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 69% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 181 flights
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#7 · SkyWest 4905 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:49 PM → 11:50 PM2h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (181 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 182 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 181 flights
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#8 · SkyWest 6288 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
9:00 PM → 11:56 PM1h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (154 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 154 flights
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#9 · Southwest 376
5:15 PM → 8:10 PM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 69% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
- Departs 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
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#10 · Southwest 1533
6:20 PM → 9:10 PM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
59%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
29 min
- Arrived on time 59% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (32 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 32 flights
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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)83%
762 flights · 83% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel
Southwest Airlines78%
483 flights · 78% on time as flown · 0.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM90%
267 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon87%
248 flights · avg delay 7 min
Noon to 3 PM83%
169 flights · avg delay 16 min
3 to 6 PM69%
152 flights · avg delay 28 min
6 to 9 PM76%
354 flights · avg delay 20 min
After 9 PM72%
55 flights · avg delay 27 min

Best day: Tuesday (89%). Worst: Monday (82%).

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)52%
Late-arriving aircraft35%
Air traffic control and airport volume12%

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

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LAX to ELP questions

What time of day is best to fly LAX to ELP?: Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 69% for departures 3 to 6 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 LAX to ELP?: SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 762 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 LAX to ELP?: December (82% on time); the best was May (90%), 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.

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