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$442+ Cheap flights from Elmira, NY to Des Moines (ELM - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELM — DSM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Elmira to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Elmira (ELM) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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$442
(Delta)
From Corning-Elmira to Des Moines
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:48 pmELM - DSM
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Tue 10/146:05 amDSM - ELM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/14$442
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2811:22 amELM - DSM
1 stop23h 25mAllegiant Air
Thu 10/28:52 amDSM - ELM
1 stop25h 23mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/12$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:00 amELM - DSM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Sun 11/305:52 pmDSM - ELM
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Deal found 9/14$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:15 amELM - DSM
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Thu 10/211:25 amDSM - ELM
2 stops10h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/12$863

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ELM - DSM

ELMDSM

Corning-Elmira

Fri 10/10

5:48 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

6:05 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 41m

$442

ElmiraDes Moines

ELM - DSM

ELMDSM

Corning-Elmira

Sun 9/28

11:22 am-9:47 am

1 stop23h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

8:52 am-11:15 am

1 stop25h 23m

$479

ElmiraDes Moines

ELM - DSM

ELMDSM

Corning-Elmira

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 11/30

5:52 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$727

ElmiraDes Moines

ELM - DSM

ELMDSM

Corning-Elmira

Sun 9/28

6:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

11:25 am-10:52 pm

2 stops10h 27m

$863

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Elmira, New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Elmira, New York to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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  • How long is the flight from Elmira, New York to Des Moines?

    Delta and Allegiant Air can get you from Elmira, New York to Des Moines in just under 3h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 38m. Elmira, New York and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 862 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Elmira to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Elmira to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Elmira to Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Elmira, New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Elmira, New York to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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