Detroit to Elmira/Corning (DTW–ELM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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331 mi airlines 115/wk
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Flight Schedule 35 flights Verified 2h ago
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✈ Nonstop
DL3869
DL Delta
CR9
10:06 AM
EDT TM
11:25 AM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL3926+2
DL Delta
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT TM
11:48 AM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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KE3411+2
KE Korean
CR9
2:10 PM
EDT TM
3:28 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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VS2417cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:11 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AF2983cs
AF Air France
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:11 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL3928+3
DL Delta
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:11 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL3860
DL Delta
CR7
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:09 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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VS2416cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:32 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WS6415
WS WestJet
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
10:44 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AM3531cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
10:44 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL3942+2
DL Delta
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
10:44 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AF3485+1
AF Air France
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
10:54 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AM3208
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
10:54 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AM3209
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
10:54 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL3949+2
DL Delta
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
10:54 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AM3205
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
10:54 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WS6401
WS WestJet
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
10:54 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WS5474
WS WestJet
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
10:54 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL3915+1
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AM3472cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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KE3412+2
KE Korean
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL3858
DL Delta
CR9
6:15 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS5498
WS WestJet
CR9
6:15 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS5489
WS WestJet
CR9
6:15 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AF3065cs
AF Air France
CR9
12:05 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS5490
WS WestJet
CR9
12:05 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS5499
WS WestJet
CR9
12:05 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS6745
WS WestJet
CR9
12:05 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL3869
DL Delta
CR9
12:05 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WS7185
WS WestJet
CR9
12:30 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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VS2419cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
12:30 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL3926+2
DL Delta
CR9
12:30 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL3860
DL Delta
CR7
5:49 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AF2840cs
AF Air France
CR9
5:56 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL3928+3
DL Delta
CR9
5:56 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Elmira/Corning
3 carriers, 115 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 115 Flights/wk 331 mi 1h 17m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

DTW–ELM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, WestJet and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 331 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–ELM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS 41 CR7, CR9 1h18-1h21 100% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS
WS WestJet 17 CR9 1h19 100%
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL, KE, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (41 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: OO + WS (17 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to ELM direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
115
Outbound / wk
98
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ELM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Elmira/Corning is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · ELM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Elmira/Corning.
Distance & Flight Time
331 mi / 532 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 21m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–ELM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Elmira/Corning route.
Route details
Distance331 mi / 532 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights115 out / 98 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ELM
IATA / ICAOELM / KELM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation954 ft / 291 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ELM flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Elmira Corning Regional Airport take approximately 1h 17m to 1h 21m. The route covers 331 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and WestJet. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 115 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ELM. The return direction has about 98 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, SYR, APF, MYR and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ELM to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to ELM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and WestJet. With 115 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to ELM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ELM ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 331 miles (532 km). There are approximately 115 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 213 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.