Chicago (ORD) to El Paso (ELP) flights
Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,236-mile flight takes about 3h 30m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,236 mi · 1,989 km
- Flight time
- 3h 30m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying ORD to ELP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 7 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 16,602 | 3h 25m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 14,821 | 3h 35m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 7,530 | 3h 34m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319 | 4,013 | 3h 25m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to ELP flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:45pm and the last at 9:19pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5533United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:45pm | 10:28pm | 10 | 79% |
| UA 5370United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:49pm | 10:30pm | 21 | 71% |
| AA 3948American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 9:05pm | 11:26pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 3895American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 9:19pm | 11:45pm | 4 | 65% |
Is ORD to ELP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 724 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (93%), those around 9pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 365 | 66% | 24 min | 1.1% |
| United Airlines | 359 | 76% | 19 min | 2.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 45 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 90 | 82% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 15 | 80% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 198 | 66% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 164 | 75% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 201 | 61% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 58 | 3,378 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 3,666 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 3,252 | |
| November 2025 | 57 | 2,927 | |
| December 2025 | 57 | 3,315 | |
| January 2026 | 60 | 3,296 | |
| February 2026 | 56 | 3,145 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 3,759 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 4,097 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 5,073 | |
| June 2026 | 57 | 3,616 | |
| July 2026 | 57 | 3,713 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.