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$115+ Cheap flights from South Bend to San Diego (SBN - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — SAN
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from South Bend/Michiana to San Diego are usually found in January or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from South Bend to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) to San Diego (SAN). 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 abril 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$115
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$479
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Cheapest flights from South Bend to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Bend to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
sáb. 7/127:20 amSBN - SAN
1 stop6h 37mDelta
mar. 7/2211:00 amSAN - SBN
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/29$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/113:09 pmSBN - SAN
3 stops43h 04mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/156:15 amSAN - SBN
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/1712:39 pmSBN - SAN
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
dom. 5/189:45 pmSAN - SBN
1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/144:53 pmSBN - SAN
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
vie. 7/252:05 pmSAN - SBN
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$379

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to San Diego that are best for you.

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South Bend

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

sáb. 7/12

7:20 am-10:57 am

1 stop6h 37m

San Diego

mar. 7/22

11:00 am-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$289

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

mié. 6/11

3:09 pm-7:13 am

3 stops43h 04m

San Diego

dom. 6/15

6:15 am-9:56 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$322

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

sáb. 5/17

12:39 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

dom. 5/18

9:45 pm-11:33 am

1 stop10h 48m

$369

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

lun. 7/14

4:53 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 51m

San Diego

vie. 7/25

2:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$379

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

sáb. 5/24

1:09 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$115

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

sáb. 5/24

9:07 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops29h 49m

$203

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 5/13

12:33 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$282

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Deals found on 4/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from South Bend to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on South Bend-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-San Diego 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-San Diego 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 San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Bend to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Bend to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from South Bend to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Bend to San Diego, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Bend to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated abril 30, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Bend to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $369 and $379, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Bend to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from South Bend to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Bend to San Diego. 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 abril 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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