How long is the flight from South Bend to San Francisco?

For as low as $344, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from South Bend in 8h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1923 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $216. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $256 and $304, respectively. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Bend to San Francisco?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Bend to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from South Bend to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?

Flights from South Bend to San Francisco are found to be more expensive on Friday. 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 San Francisco.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Bend to San Francisco?

To save up to 80% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 33 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Bend to San Francisco from $316 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $409 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to San Francisco?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from South Bend in February are about $458 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $208.

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from South Bend to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

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Wed 11/53:18 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/125:10 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$289

Wed 11/52:16 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Wed 11/1210:30 amSFO - SBN

2 stops9h 03mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$297

Fri 10/35:17 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Tue 10/75:50 amSFO - SBN

2 stops13h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$329

Sat 9/273:25 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/305:15 amSFO - SBN

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$339

Sat 9/271:31 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/306:45 amSFO - SBN

2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$344

Fri 9/261:31 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/306:45 amSFO - SBN

2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$349

Fri 10/35:17 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Wed 10/85:50 amSFO - SBN

2 stops13h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$354

Thu 10/2310:20 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/262:47 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops17h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$360

Tue 9/236:05 amSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 29mDelta

Mon 9/2911:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$379

Wed 9/249:55 amSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 54mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/18:25 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$404

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Fri 9/266:12 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/296:30 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$339

Fri 9/265:31 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/297:45 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops13h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$344

Fri 2/275:25 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Tue 3/36:00 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$363

Mon 10/611:49 amSBN - SFO

2 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/125:45 amSFO - SBN

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$421

Sat 9/273:25 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/305:15 amSFO - SBN

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$339

Sat 9/2712:34 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops13h 42mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/3010:00 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$344

Fri 2/2012:01 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/2312:32 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$379

Fri 2/2712:01 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/212:32 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$379

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Tue 9/236:05 amSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 29mDelta

Mon 9/2911:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$379

Wed 9/249:55 amSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 54mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/18:25 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$404

Fri 9/261:31 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/306:45 amSFO - SBN

2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$349

Sat 9/271:11 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/111:00 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$339

Sat 9/2712:34 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/15:45 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$344

Fri 10/35:17 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Tue 10/76:10 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$289

Fri 10/35:17 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Wed 10/85:50 amSFO - SBN

2 stops13h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$354

Mon 10/611:49 amSBN - SFO

2 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/125:45 amSFO - SBN

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$421

Thu 10/2310:20 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/262:47 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops17h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$360

Thu 10/236:12 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/2611:44 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$422

One-way flights from South Bend to San Francisco
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Wed 9/246:08 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$181

Thu 9/1810:24 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop22h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$209

Tue 10/142:16 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$219

Sat 9/2012:34 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops13h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$224

Sun 10/1910:20 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$236

Tue 10/1412:28 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$254

Mon 11/2411:44 amSBN - SFO

3 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$293

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Fri 9/26

6:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 47m

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Mon 9/29

6:30 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

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3:25 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop6h 38m

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5:15 am-2:46 pm

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SBN - SFO

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5:31 pm-11:15 pm

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7:45 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops13h 19m

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SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

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Sat 9/27

12:34 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops13h 42m

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10:00 am-9:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$344

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 2/27

5:25 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$363

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 2/20

12:01 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

12:32 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 36m

$379

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 2/27

12:01 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

12:32 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 36m

$379

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 10/6

11:49 am-9:22 pm

2 stops36h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

5:45 am-9:30 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$421

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 9/24

6:08 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$181

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/18

10:24 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$209

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

The best time to book flights from South Bend to San Francisco is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Bend to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from South Bend to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,959 reviews

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

7,959 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,959 reviews

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

8,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,959 reviews

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

7,959 reviews

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

How long is the flight from South Bend to San Francisco?
For as low as $344, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from South Bend in 8h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1923 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from South Bend to San Francisco round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $216. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $256 and $304, respectively. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from South Bend to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Bend to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Bend to San Francisco?
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 Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Bend to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Bend to San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Bend to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$304	Average$530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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