Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso (ELP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAX–ELP. February 2025 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 68% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 715 mi
Best airline from LAX to ELP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 12 min | 0.3% | 1,721 |
| American Airlines | 86% | 24 min | 1.5% | 67 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 12 min | 0.1% | 937 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to ELP
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 86% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to ELP delayed?
- 16% of LAX–ELP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to ELP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 1,721 flights. 3 airlines flew LAX–ELP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to ELP?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to ELP?
- The scheduled LAX–ELP flight time averages 1h 59m over 715 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are LAX to ELP flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LAX to ELP?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,725 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.