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Cheapest round-trip
$480
Typical prices: $405-$416
Delta
Tue 11/20Fri 11/23
DSM - ELM • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Elmira (DSM-ELM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Elmira

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:13 am - 12:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-ELM Corning-Elmira
5h 46m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:02 am - 9:44 amELM  Corning-Elmira-DSM Des Moines
4h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$480Delta
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:13 am - 12:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-ELM Corning-Elmira
5h 46m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:02 am - 2:13 pmELM  Corning-Elmira-DSM Des Moines
9h 11m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$486Delta
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:30 am - 4:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-ELM Corning-Elmira
10h 28m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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1:39 pm - 10:35 pmELM  Corning-Elmira-DSM Des Moines
9h 56m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$802Delta
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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Elmira?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Elmira typically range from $405 to $416. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $480, on Delta.

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$480
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Elmira

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Your Des Moines to Elmira flight questions, answered

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  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Elmira?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Elmira changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $480 to $802. That means the highest observed fare was about 67% higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at Corning-Elmira Airport (ELM)?

    Corning-Elmira Airport (ELM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Elmira?

    Flights from Des Moines to Elmira usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Corning-Elmira (ELM).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Elmira pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Elmira pass through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Elmira?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 3% on flights from Des Moines to Elmira. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $405 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $416, a difference of $11.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Elmira?

    Elmira is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Elmira flights

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  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $405, about $11 less than Monday fares (3% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Corning-Elmira Airport.

    • Candlewood Suites Horseheads - Elmira By IHG

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