Flights
Flights to El Paso
Flying to El Paso for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near El Paso, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 344 upcoming events in and around El Paso (counted Nov 12, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown El Paso is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 6 miles away. Abraham González International Airport (CJS) is 11 miles away. For Southwest University Park, the nearest is ELP at 7.5 miles.
Airports serving El Paso
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of El Paso, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso International Airport (ELP) 6 mi (10 km) | Large | Nearest to Southwest University Park, Don Haskins Center, El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club, Events Center At El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso County Coliseum, Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, Abraham Chavez Theatre and UTEP Union Dinner Theatre. |
| Abraham González International Airport (CJS) 11 mi (17 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each El Paso venue
The busiest venues in and around El Paso, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest University Park Hotels near Southwest University Park | ELP, 7.5 mi | CJS, 9.3 mi |
| Don Haskins Center Hotels near Don Haskins Center | ELP, 7.8 mi | CJS, 11 mi |
| El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club Hotels near El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club | ELP, 9.7 mi | CJS, 15 mi |
| Events Center At El Paso County Coliseum Hotels near Events Center At El Paso County Coliseum | ELP, 4.8 mi | CJS, 9.1 mi |
| El Paso County Coliseum Hotels near El Paso County Coliseum | ELP, 4.8 mi | CJS, 9.1 mi |
| Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall Hotels near Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall | ELP, 7.8 mi | CJS, 10 mi |
| Abraham Chavez Theatre Hotels near Abraham Chavez Theatre | ELP, 7.5 mi | CJS, 9.1 mi |
| UTEP Union Dinner Theatre Hotels near UTEP Union Dinner Theatre | ELP, 7.8 mi | CJS, 10 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | ELP | CJS |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest University Park | 7.5 mi | 9.3 mi |
| Don Haskins Center | 7.8 mi | 11 mi |
| El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club | 9.7 mi | 15 mi |
| Events Center At El Paso County Coliseum | 4.8 mi | 9.1 mi |
| El Paso County Coliseum | 4.8 mi | 9.1 mi |
| Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall | 7.8 mi | 10 mi |
| Abraham Chavez Theatre | 7.5 mi | 9.1 mi |
| UTEP Union Dinner Theatre | 7.8 mi | 10 mi |
Flying in for an El Paso event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 12, 2026): 78 events in and around El Paso; 69% on Fri–Sun; 58 of the 78 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
ProBox TV & Kings Promotions Presents
El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
From about $51.00View TicketsCactus Tate
El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club, El Paso, Texas
From about $49.00View TicketsEl Paso Rhinos vs. Corpus Christi IceRays
Events Center At El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
From about $18.00View TicketsLilly Palmer
11:11, El Paso, Texas
From about $53.00View TicketsCactus Tate
El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club, El Paso, Texas
From about $49.00View TicketsGimme Gimme Disco
The Lowbrow Palace, El Paso, Texas
From about $50.00View TicketsUTEP Miners Women's Basketball vs. Alabama State Hornets
Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
From about $12.00View TicketsUTEP Miners vs. Wyoming Cowboys
Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas
From about $13.00View Tickets
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Flying in to El Paso: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Southwest University Park it is ELP, 7.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many events are in El Paso in the next 30 days?
78 in and around El Paso in the 30 days from Nov 12, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 58 of the 78 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Don Haskins Center?
The closest airport to Don Haskins Center is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 7.8 miles away in a straight line; Abraham González International Airport (CJS) is 11 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to El Paso?
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown El Paso, 6 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists CJS (11 miles).
How many airports serve El Paso?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown El Paso: El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Abraham González International Airport (CJS).
Which airport is best for Southwest University Park?
The closest airport to Southwest University Park is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 7.5 miles away in a straight line; Abraham González International Airport (CJS) is 9.3 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is ELP from downtown El Paso?
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is 6 miles (10 km) from downtown El Paso in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
