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Cheap flights from South Bend to Buffalo (SBN - BUF)

SBN — BUF
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$356
Provider with most accurate pricing for South Bend/Michiana-Buffalo flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Compare providers for flights from South Bend to Buffalo

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 South Bend to Buffalo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 South Bend-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on South Bend-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 South Bend-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from South Bend to Buffalo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from South Bend with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Bend to Buffalo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Bend to Buffalo?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Buffalo (average of $117). Flying from South Bend to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBN to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from South Bend to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from South Bend to Buffalo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Bend to Buffalo, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from South Bend to Buffalo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $194, Delta will fly you from South Bend to Buffalo and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $239. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Bend to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Bend to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Bend to Buffalo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Bend to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Bend to Buffalo 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 South Bend to Buffalo?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Buffalo (average of $117). Flying from South Bend to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 2 airlines flying from South Bend to Buffalo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Bend to Buffalo. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$194Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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