Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso (ELP) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso (ELP) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso (ELP): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 712 miles (1,146 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix, San Diego and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles LAX to ELP costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to ELP
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book LAX to ELP with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
LAX to ELP with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
LAX to ELP: common questions
How many miles does LAX to ELP cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to ELP?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso (ELP).
How far is Los Angeles from El Paso by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and El Paso (ELP) are 712 miles (1,146 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to ELP award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and El Paso?
The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX), San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Denver (DEN). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.