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$309+ Cheap flights from South Bend to Columbia (SBN - CAE)

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.
SBN — CAE
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to Columbia

Cheapest flights from South Bend to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Bend to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/26:00 am
SBN
-
CAE
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Tue 6/96:40 am
CAE
-
SBN
1 stop4h 22m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/106:00 am
SBN
-
CAE
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Sat 10/241:20 pm
CAE
-
SBN
2 stops9h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/30$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/302:18 pm
SBN
-
CAE
2 stops9h 29m
Delta
Wed 6/105:35 am
CAE
-
SBN
2 stops8h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/46:00 am
SBN
-
CAE
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Wed 6/105:35 am
CAE
-
SBN
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/308:20 am
SBN
-
CAE
2 stops9h 14m
Delta
Thu 6/111:47 pm
CAE
-
SBN
2 stops7h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/46:00 am
SBN
-
CAE
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Thu 6/111:47 pm
CAE
-
SBN
2 stops7h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/26:00 am
SBN
-
CAE
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Fri 6/125:35 am
CAE
-
SBN
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/308:20 am
SBN
-
CAE
2 stops9h 14m
Delta
Mon 6/83:54 pm
CAE
-
SBN
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/46:00 am
SBN
-
CAE
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Fri 6/125:35 am
CAE
-
SBN
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/46:00 am
SBN
-
CAE
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Mon 6/81:47 pm
CAE
-
SBN
2 stops7h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$374

Find flight deals from South Bend to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia (CAE). 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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$376
Provider with most accurate pricing for South Bend/Michiana-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for South Bend/Michiana-Columbia Metropolitan flights.
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From South Bend/Michiana to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from South Bend to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/24

10:10 am-4:37 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$309
Quickest round-trip

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/8

3:54 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$354

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/30

2:18 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/8

1:47 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops7h 03m

$364

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/29

9:54 am-2:10 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/1

2:29 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$389

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/15

3:14 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/19

5:40 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$391
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 6/23

3:10 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$520

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 6/23

4:41 pm-10:39 am

3 stops17h 58m

$1,290

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/4

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Compare providers for flights from South Bend to Columbia

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 Columbia in May.
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 South Bend-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on South Bend-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-Columbia 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 South Bend-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated May 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Bend to Columbia, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Bend to Columbia. 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 South Bend to Columbia?

    Delta can get you from South Bend to Columbia in just under 5h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between South Bend and Columbia is about 605 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from South Bend to Columbia round-trip from $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Bend to Columbia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Bend to Columbia 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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Top 2 airlines flying from South Bend to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Bend to Columbia. 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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