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 $259. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $333, and United Airlines, from $407. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from South Bend to Columbia?

When booking a flight from South Bend to Columbia, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 October. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Columbia. Flights to Columbia from South Bend in September are about $408 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $238.

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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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 July 3, 2025.

Fri 7/187:51 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/208:27 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$259

Fri 7/187:50 pmSBN - CAE

2 stops21h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/201:14 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$295

Thu 7/176:15 amSBN - CAE

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Mon 7/215:36 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$333

Thu 7/174:53 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/212:57 pmCAE - SBN

2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$407

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Fri 7/187:51 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/208:27 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$259

Fri 7/187:50 pmSBN - CAE

2 stops21h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/201:14 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$295

Thu 7/176:15 amSBN - CAE

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Mon 7/215:36 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$333

Thu 7/174:53 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/212:57 pmCAE - SBN

2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$407

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Tue 7/86:15 amSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/86:04 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$689

Thu 7/176:15 amSBN - CAE

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Mon 7/215:36 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$333

Thu 7/174:53 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/212:57 pmCAE - SBN

2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$407

Fri 7/187:51 pmSBN - CAE

1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/208:27 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$259

Fri 7/187:50 pmSBN - CAE

2 stops21h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/201:14 pmCAE - SBN

1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$295

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SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/18

7:51 pm-12:06 am

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/20

8:27 pm-12:27 am

1 stop4h 00m

$259

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/18

7:50 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops21h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/20

1:14 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$295

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 7/17

6:15 am-12:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/21

5:36 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$333

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 7/17

4:53 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/21

2:57 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$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 Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,970 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,970 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,970 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,845 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,970 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,970 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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 $259. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $333, and United Airlines, from $407. American Airlines is currently priced 36% 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.
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
American Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$258	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$265	Average$339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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