How long is the flight from South Bend to Kansas City?

Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from South Bend to Kansas City in about 7h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 24m. South Bend and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 471 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from South Bend to Kansas City round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from South Bend to Kansas City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $227 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $228 and $228 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Bend to Kansas City?

The most popular airlines flying from South Bend to Kansas City are United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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Can I find deals for flights from South Bend to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

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$249+ Flights from South Bend to Kansas City

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from South Bend to Kansas City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. South Bend to Kansas City flights typically cost between $272 and $391 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $249 on Delta (Jan 23-Jan 25).

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Fri 12/261:24 pmSBN - MCI

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/286:00 amMCI - SBN

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$609

Fri 12/266:02 amSBN - MCI

2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/2812:16 pmMCI - SBN

1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$793

Best flights from South Bend to Kansas City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Bend to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 24, 2025.

Sat 2/76:00 amSBN - MCI

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Sun 2/86:30 amMCI - SBN

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$249

Fri 1/2312:58 pmSBN - MCI

2 stops10h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/251:56 pmMCI - SBN

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$254

Thu 1/226:00 amSBN - MCI

1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/256:30 pmMCI - SBN

1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$309

Wed 2/185:19 pmSBN - MCI

1 stop7h 21mDelta

Sat 2/211:00 pmMCI - SBN

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$249

Fri 1/232:05 pmSBN - MCI

1 stop3h 55mDelta

Sun 1/256:30 amMCI - SBN

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$249

Sat 2/76:00 amSBN - MCI

2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/86:23 amMCI - SBN

1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$279

Sun 5/317:00 amSBN - MCI

1 stop5h 28mDelta

Sun 6/76:00 amMCI - SBN

1 stop6h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$298

Wed 2/187:30 amSBN - MCI

1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/214:08 pmMCI - SBN

2 stops7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$347

Wed 1/2111:54 amSBN - MCI

1 stop5h 10mDelta

Fri 1/238:05 amMCI - SBN

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$359

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Bend to Kansas City. Data last updated December 24, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/261:24 pmSBN - MCI

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/286:00 amMCI - SBN

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$609

Fri 12/266:02 amSBN - MCI

2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/2812:16 pmMCI - SBN

1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$793

Wed 1/2111:54 amSBN - MCI

1 stop5h 10mDelta

Fri 1/238:05 amMCI - SBN

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$359

Wed 1/216:00 amSBN - MCI

2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/231:56 pmMCI - SBN

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$364

Thu 1/226:00 amSBN - MCI

1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/256:30 pmMCI - SBN

1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$309

Fri 1/232:05 pmSBN - MCI

1 stop3h 55mDelta

Sun 1/256:30 amMCI - SBN

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$249

Fri 1/2312:58 pmSBN - MCI

2 stops10h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/251:56 pmMCI - SBN

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$254

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Average price	$306

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South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Kansas City

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$249

South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 2/18

5:19 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Kansas City

Sat 2/21

1:00 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$249

South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 1/23

2:05 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

6:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$249

South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 1/23

12:58 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops10h 41m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

1:56 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$254

South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-3:57 pm

2 stops10h 57m

Kansas City

Sun 2/8

6:23 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$279

South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 5/31

7:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Kansas City

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$298

South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Kansas City

Sun 1/25

6:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$309

South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 2/18

7:30 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Kansas City

Sat 2/21

4:08 pm-12:35 am

2 stops7h 27m

$347

South BendKansas City

SBN - MCI

SBNMCI

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 1/21

11:54 am-4:04 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Kansas City

Fri 1/23

8:05 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$359

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on South Bend-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-Kansas City 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-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Kansas City (average of $113). Flying from South Bend to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 MCI?

It’s optimal to fly from South Bend to Kansas City in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from South Bend to Kansas City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from South Bend to Kansas City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,110 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Bend to Kansas City?
Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from South Bend to Kansas City in about 7h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 24m. South Bend and Kansas City are separated by a distance of 471 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from South Bend to Kansas City round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from South Bend to Kansas City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $227 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $228 and $228 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from South Bend to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Bend to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Bend to Kansas City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Bend to Kansas City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Bend to Kansas City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Bend to Kansas City 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 Kansas City?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Kansas City (average of $113). Flying from South Bend to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 Kansas City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$227	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$228	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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