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

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331 mi airlines 53/wk
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DL3926
DL Delta
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT TM
11:48 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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DL3964
DL Delta
CR7
2:00 PM
EDT TM
3:18 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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DL3928
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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AF2983
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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AM3668
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:32 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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AM3086
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:32 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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DL3942
DL Delta
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
10:44 PM
EDT
1h 19m
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AM3531
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
10:44 PM
EDT
1h 19m
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DL3915
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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AM3472
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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DL3949
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL3926
DL Delta
CR9
12:30 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AF3065
AF Air France
CR9
12:30 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AF2961
AF Air France
CR7
3:58 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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DL3964
DL Delta
CR7
3:58 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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DL3928
DL Delta
CR9
5:56 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AF2840
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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Detroit to Elmira/Corning
3 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 331 mi 1h 17m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

DTW–ELM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 331 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 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 27 CR7, CR9 1h18-1h21 81% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 19 CR9 1h17-1h19 81% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 CR9 1h21 81% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (53 flights/wk, 100%)
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
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ELM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → ELM
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
ELM → DTW
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

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 flights53 out / 62 return
1-stop connections1 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: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ELM. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYR. 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 53 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 53 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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