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$141+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — SAN
jul. 7 — jul. 141
lun. 7/7
lun. 7/14
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 September, 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 julio 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$141
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$503
From South Bend/Michiana to San Diego
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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 julio 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
vie. 8/18:30 amSBN - SAN
1 stop8h 23mDelta
dom. 8/310:30 pmSAN - SBN
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/2$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/151:35 pmSBN - SAN
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/221:23 pmSAN - SBN
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
jue. 7/176:20 pmSBN - SAN
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
lun. 7/212:05 pmSAN - SBN
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$429
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/129:07 pmSBN - SAN
3 stops39h 48mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/176:15 amSAN - SBN
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$457

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

Fly from

South Bend

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

vie. 8/1

8:30 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Diego

dom. 8/3

10:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 30m

$289

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 7/15

1:35 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Diego

mar. 7/22

1:23 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 04m

$314

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 10/7

6:05 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 35m

San Diego

lun. 10/13

10:30 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$409

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

sáb. 7/12

9:07 pm-9:55 am

3 stops39h 48m

San Diego

jue. 7/17

6:15 am-9:56 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$457

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

dom. 9/14

10:24 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 57m

$141

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 8/26

7:23 am-2:40 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$193

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 8/5

12:31 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$199

South BendSan Diego

SBN - SAN

SBNSAN

South Bend/Michiana

vie. 8/1

7:30 am-8:50 pm

3 stops16h 20m

$285

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 June 27, 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 27 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.

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 julio 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Bend to San Diego, such as Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 $314 and $409, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Bend to San Diego one-way?

    $193 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $199 and $285, respectively.

  • 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 julio 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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