How long is the flight from Des Moines to Elmira, New York?

Departing from Des Moines to Elmira, New York will take you 5h 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 862 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Elmira, New York ranges from 1.9 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Elmira, New York when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Elmira, New York, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Elmira, New York as you normally would.

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Elmira, New York?
Departing from Des Moines to Elmira, New York will take you 5h 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 862 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Elmira that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Elmira flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Elmira?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Elmira.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Elmira?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Elmira 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 Des Moines to Elmira, New York?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Elmira, New York (average of $207). Flying from Des Moines to Elmira, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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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