What is the cheapest airline to fly from Elmira, New York to Chicago round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $346.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Elmira, New York to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Elmira, New York to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Elmira, New York to Chicago?

Flights from Elmira, New York to Chicago are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ELM to CHI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Elmira, New York to Chicago at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Elmira to Chicago?

For a flight from Elmira to Chicago, you will be flying from Corning-Elmira. Corning-Elmira (ELM) is just 6.4 mi from the center of the city. Corning-Elmira is the only Elmira airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Corning-Elmira on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Elmira to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Elmira to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Elmira to Chicago?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Elmira to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Elmira to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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vie. 8/2212:36 pmELM - ORD

1 stop6h 29mDelta

mar. 11/2510:35 amORD - ELM

1 stop5h 34mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$346

vie. 8/2212:36 pmELM - MDW

2 stops10h 08mDelta

mar. 11/251:00 pmMDW - ELM

1 stop3h 09mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$352

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vie. 8/2212:36 pmELM - ORD

1 stop4h 37mDelta

mié. 11/267:00 amORD - ELM

1 stop3h 49mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$346

vie. 8/2212:36 pmELM - MDW

2 stops10h 08mDelta

mar. 11/251:00 pmMDW - ELM

1 stop3h 09mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$352

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vie. 8/2212:36 pmELM - ORD

1 stop6h 29mDelta

mar. 11/2510:35 amORD - ELM

1 stop5h 34mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$346

vie. 8/2212:36 pmELM - MDW

2 stops10h 08mDelta

mar. 11/251:00 pmMDW - ELM

1 stop3h 09mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$352

One-way flights from Elmira to Chicago
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vie. 8/226:15 amELM - MDW

1 stop3h 20mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$323

vie. 8/2212:36 pmELM - ORD

1 stop6h 29mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$323

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ElmiraChicago

ELM - ORD

ELMORD

Corning-Elmira

vie. 8/22

12:36 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/26

7:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop3h 49m

$346

ElmiraChicago

ELM - MDW

ELMMDW

Corning-Elmira

vie. 8/22

12:36 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Chicago Midway

mar. 11/25

1:00 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop3h 09m

$352

ElmiraChicago

ELM - MDW

ELMMDW

Corning-Elmira

vie. 8/22

6:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop3h 20m

$323

ElmiraChicago

ELM - ORD

ELMORD

Corning-Elmira

vie. 8/22

12:36 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$323

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Elmira, New York to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Elmira, New York to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Elmira, New York to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Elmira to Chicago, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Elmira to Chicago?
For a flight from Elmira to Chicago, you will be flying from Corning-Elmira. Corning-Elmira (ELM) is just 6.4 mi from the center of the city. Corning-Elmira is the only Elmira airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Corning-Elmira on a regular basis.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Elmira, New York to Chicago round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $346.
Can I find deals for flights from Elmira to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Elmira to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Elmira to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Elmira to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Elmira to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Elmira to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Elmira, New York to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Elmira, New York to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Elmira, New York to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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