Find flights
Travel Guide

Cheap flights to Elmira

— ELM
3 Nov — 10 Nov1
1 adult

Travel insights for flights to Elmira

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Elmira including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Elmira?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Elmira is Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Elmira by month

Plan your trip to Elmira by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Elmira ranges from 48.0 - 109.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 109.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Elmira when rainfall is around 48.0 mm.

Temperature in Elmira by month

Plan your trip to Elmira by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Elmira, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

Elmira overview

Elmira is in a scenic part of New York State known as the Southern Tier, and is close to the Pennsylvania state border.  The town lies on the Chemung River and is also within easy reach of the Finger Lakes region where boating, water sports, fishing and nature watching are popular pursuits.  The city is also a great base from which to explore the wonderful vineyards and wineries that are a feature of the Finger Lakes area.

The city itself has much to offer visitors, and it is known for Woodlawn National Cemetery where visitors can see the last resting place of famous American author Mark Twain. Other notable people who are buried at Woodlawn include Miles Davis, F.W. Woolworth, Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington.

Children will love spending the day at Harris Hill Amusements, where batting cages and go karts are just some of the things they can try.  Adventurous types may enjoy taking a flight in a glider at Harris Hill Soaring Centre, or learning all about gliders and other aircraft at The National Soaring Museum.  

Spend the day at Newtown Battlefield State Park or shopping in the city.  There is something to appeal to all ages in Elmira, and whether you’re a history fan, art lover or outdoor enthusiast there is always something exciting to see or do.

Getting around Elmira

Local bus services cover all areas of the city, and there is also an excellent shuttle service for shoppers.  You can also find local taxis who will charge you as set or metered fare for local journeys.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is just 9 miles (14 km) from the centre of the city and there are regional flights from the main international airports in the area such as Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) which is 95 miles (152 km) away.  Getting into the city is easy and you will find taxis for hire outside the terminal as well as car rental outlets inside. 

  • When is the best time to fly to Elmira?

    Elmira has a humid continental climate which is defined by four seasons that include hot summers from May to September and cold winters with regular snowfall from December to February.  The peak period coincides with the summer months of May to September and July temperature are generally around 28C with a rise in humidity. Flights are more expensive at this time of year as school and college holidays mean an influx of visitors who are attracted by the town’s proximity to the Finger Lakes region. A pleasant alternative to peak season is the shoulder season months of March to May when spring comes to Elmira and foliage begins to appear after the winter snows.  It is mild, with temperatures of approximately 15C by April and flights to Elmira are less costly.  The fall foliage also brings visitors to this scenic part of New York state, and from October through November you can take advantage of deals on shoulder season flights, and with temperatures still as high as 10C in November it is comfortable and mild. Low season is from early December until the end of February when dropping temperatures and snowy conditions mean that the city is less busy.  However, with the exception of the Christmas period, it is a great time to look for cheap flights to Elmira.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Elmira?

    Most people fly into Corning-Elmira (ELM) if they book a flight to Elmira. Corning-Elmira is conveniently located just 6.4 mi from Elmira’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Elmira if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Elmira on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Elmira?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Elmira.

  • Does Corning-Elmira have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Corning-Elmira can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Corning-Elmira?

    Yes. Corning-Elmira has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Econo Lodge Elmira-Corning is the closest property to Corning-Elmira (0.0 mi away from Corning-Elmira).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Elmira?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights to Elmira via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Elmira?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Elmira.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Elmira with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights to Elmira flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Elmira become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights to Elmira on Cheapflights with our Price Alerts feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.