Cheap Flights from DTW to ELM: When to Fly from Detroit to Elmira

 

The cheapest times to fly from DTW to ELM are

• January 8th to February 4th
• April 23rd to May 13th
• July 30th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DTW to ELM is early October. Prices can be as high as $379 for Sunday flights during mid June, or as low as $197 for Tuesday flights around early October.

 

When to Fly to Elmira

Flying from Detroit, MI (DTW) to Elmira/Corning, NY (ELM) will usually cost between $199 to $339 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early October with an average ticket price of $244. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid June, with an average price of $330. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $86 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $284 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DTW to ELM flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DTW to ELM route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DTW to ELM flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Detroit. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.53, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $78 (26%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $226. Return trip prices are from the ELM to DTW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DTW to ELM can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 35 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from DTW to ELM while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DTW to ELM? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 331 miles or 533 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DTW to ELM?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DTW to ELM flight is about 1 hour 35 minutes.

How many flights go between Detroit, MI and Elmira/Corning, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 45 available flights from DTW to ELM.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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