How long is the flight from South Bend to Columbia?

Delta can get you from South Bend to Columbia in just under 3h 39m. 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 $253. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Bend to Columbia one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $289. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Bend to Columbia for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Bend to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Bend to Columbia flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from South Bend to Columbia?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from South Bend to Columbia. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to Columbia?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in February. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Columbia. Flights to Columbia from South Bend in November are about $401 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $265.

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

When flying from South Bend to Columbia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

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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Round-trip from	$249 (Delta)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$431

From South Bend/Michiana to Columbia Metropolitan

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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 September 14, 2025.

Fri 9/1911:19 amSBN - CAE

1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/217:11 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$266

Sat 9/209:55 amSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/2211:04 amCAE - SBN

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$309

Fri 9/196:05 amSBN - CAE

1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/207:26 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$324

Fri 9/196:05 amSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/202:52 pmCAE - SBN

2 stops8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$379

Fri 9/196:54 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/215:15 amCAE - SBN

2 stops6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$427

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Bend to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 14, 2025.

Sat 2/215:25 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop3h 39mDelta

Wed 2/2511:55 amCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 43mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$249

Wed 11/1911:57 amSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/217:35 pmCAE - SBN

2 stops24h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$603

Fri 10/246:58 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/268:05 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$759

Fri 10/246:12 pmSBN - CAE

2 stops24h 49mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/265:24 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop26h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$836

Fri 10/242:16 pmSBN - CAE

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Sun 10/2611:01 amCAE - SBN

2 stops9h 48mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$1,369

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Fri 9/1911:19 amSBN - CAE

1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/217:11 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$266

Fri 9/196:05 amSBN - CAE

1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/207:26 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$324

Fri 9/196:05 amSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/202:52 pmCAE - SBN

2 stops8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$379

Fri 9/196:54 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/215:15 amCAE - SBN

2 stops6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$427

Sat 9/209:55 amSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/2211:04 amCAE - SBN

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$309

One-way flights from South Bend to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from South Bend to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 14, 2025.

Fri 10/177:12 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$289

Thu 10/166:05 amSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$339

Thu 10/168:24 amSBN - CAE

2 stops10h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$395

Fri 9/196:05 amSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$407

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South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/21

5:25 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/25

11:55 am-4:38 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$249

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 11/19

11:57 am-4:43 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/21

7:35 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$603

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 10/24

6:58 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

8:05 pm-12:35 am

1 stop4h 30m

$759

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 10/24

6:12 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops24h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

5:24 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop26h 28m

$836

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 10/24

2:16 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

11:01 am-8:49 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$1,369

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 10/17

7:12 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$289

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 10/16

6:05 am-10:49 am

1 stop4h 44m

$339

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 10/16

8:24 am-7:02 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$395

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 9/19

6:05 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 18m

$407

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from South Bend to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Bend to Columbia, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Bend to Columbia?
Delta can get you from South Bend to Columbia in just under 3h 39m. 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 $253. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Bend to Columbia one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $289. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Bend to Columbia for a low price.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Bend to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from South Bend to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 3 airlines flying from South Bend to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$232	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$265	Average$323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Bend to Columbia

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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