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$204+ Cheap flights from Elmira, NY to San Diego (ELM - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELM — SAN
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Elmira to San Diego

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Elmira to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 8/2212:30 pm
ELM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 53m
Delta
Sat 8/296:15 am
SAN
-
ELM
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/175:56 pm
ELM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Sat 5/26:51 pm
SAN
-
ELM
2 stops13h 57m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 10/2312:30 pm
ELM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 57m
Delta
Mon 11/26:15 am
SAN
-
ELM
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/155:56 pm
ELM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Sat 5/26:15 am
SAN
-
ELM
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 12/1112:30 pm
ELM
-
SAN
2 stops13h 33m
Delta
Sat 12/128:50 am
SAN
-
ELM
2 stops11h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 5/1612:05 pm
ELM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
Delta
Sat 5/236:15 am
SAN
-
ELM
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$448
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 8/156:00 am
ELM
-
SAN
2 stops12h 21m
Delta
Thu 8/209:40 pm
SAN
-
ELM
2 stops11h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$459

Find flight deals from Elmira to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Elmira (ELM) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$388
(Delta)

One-way from

$204
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$525
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Elmira to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Fri 4/17

5:56 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

6:51 pm-11:48 am

2 stops13h 57m

$394
Quickest round-trip

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Wed 4/15

5:56 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

6:15 am-5:11 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$413

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Sun 4/19

5:56 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

6:15 am-5:11 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$413

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Sat 5/16

12:05 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

Sat 5/23

6:15 am-5:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$448

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Sat 8/15

12:30 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Diego

Thu 8/20

9:40 pm-11:46 am

2 stops11h 06m

$454
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Fri 7/17

5:45 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$204

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Thu 7/16

5:45 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$204

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Thu 3/26

3:58 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$674

ElmiraSan Diego

ELM - SAN

ELMSAN

Corning-Elmira

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop7h 44m

$934

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Deals found on 3/13

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Compare providers for flights from Elmira to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Elmira to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Elmira, New York-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Elmira, New York-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Elmira, New York-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Elmira, New York-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Elmira, New York-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Elmira to San Diego

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Elmira, New York to San Diego (average of $224). Flying from Elmira, New York to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Elmira, New York to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated March 16, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Elmira to San Diego to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Elmira to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Elmira, New York to San Diego?

    Delta can get you from Elmira, New York to San Diego in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Elmira, New York and San Diego is about 2280 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $366, Delta will fly you from Elmira, New York to San Diego and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Delta is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Elmira to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Elmira to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Elmira to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Elmira to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Elmira to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Elmira, New York to San Diego (average of $224). Flying from Elmira, New York to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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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Top airline flying from Elmira to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Elmira to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$366Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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