Elmira/Corning to Detroit (ELM–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ELM–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 331 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 34 | CR7, CR9 | 1h27-1h31 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AF Air France | 21 | CR7, CR9 | 1h27-1h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | CR9 | 1h37 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Elmira/Corning
| Metric | ELM→DTW | SYR→DTW | ROC→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ELM | – | 77 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 55 | 62 |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h 32m | 1h 21m |
Travel Essentials
ELM: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Elmira/Corning, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
ELM–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ELM to DTW
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ELM to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ELM to DTW ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 331 miles (532 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 53 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 YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Syracuse (SYR), Rochester (ROC) and Buffalo (BUF).