Direct flights from Chicago to El Paso

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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El Paso

United States

United States

ELP

El Paso International Airport

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Distance
1,236 miles  ·  (1,989 km)
Flight time
3 hours
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

Chicago to El Paso Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to El Paso. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MDW to ELP, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First MDW-ELP flights start in June

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit El Paso

What is the best time to visit El Paso?

🏜️  Desert

Desert destinations like El Paso are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.

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El Paso is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.

Airlines flying from Chicago to El Paso

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to El Paso

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago MDW to El Paso ELP, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to El Paso

Southwest Airlines flights start in June
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Chicago to El Paso Flights

Flights from MDW to ELP are operated 6 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 10:15 - 16:45. The earliest flight departs at 10:15, the last flight departs at 16:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to El Paso takes 3 hours. The flight distance between Chicago and El Paso is 1,236 miles (or 1,989 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in El Paso?

There is 1 airport in El Paso: El Paso International Airport (ELP).

How many flights per week are there from MDW to ELP?

There are 6 flights per week flying from Chicago to El Paso (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to El Paso?

3 hours is the average flight time from Chicago to El Paso.

How far is El Paso from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to El Paso is 1,236 miles (1,989 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from MDW airport to ELP airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to El Paso.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to El Paso?

There are no alliances flying direct from Chicago to El Paso at the moment.

What classes are available from Chicago to El Paso?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to El Paso?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to El Paso:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to El Paso?

The earliest flight departs at 10:15 from Chicago and arrives at 12:20 at El Paso.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to El Paso?

The latest flight departs at 16:45 from Chicago and arrives at 18:50 at El Paso.

Non-stop flights from MDW to ELP

1,236 miles (1,989 km)  ·  3h

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