HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Francisco

$129+ Cheap flights from South Bend to San Francisco (SBN - SFO)

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from South Bend to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from South Bend/Michiana to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from South Bend to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$262
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416
From South Bend/Michiana to San Francisco
Search Deals
One-way flight from South Bend/Michiana to San Francisco
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from South Bend to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from South Bend to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Bend to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/28:24 amSBN - SFO
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Wed 7/95:55 amSFO - SBN
2 stops11h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/11$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 7/106:20 pmSBN - SFO
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/131:55 pmSFO - SBN
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 7/155:16 pmSBN - SFO
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/186:45 pmSFO - SBN
2 stops14h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$352

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Bend to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

South Bend

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 7/2

8:24 am-2:34 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

12:50 am-1:34 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$262

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 7/10

6:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 7/13

1:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$347

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 7/15

5:16 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

6:45 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$352

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/4

7:19 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$129

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 7/2

12:39 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$179

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 6/22

10:46 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$206

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 7/13

1:09 pm-9:09 am

1 stop23h 00m

$372

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from South Bend to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from South Bend with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from South Bend to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

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 $364). 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 Francisco by month

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

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from South Bend to San Francisco to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $262. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $347 and $352, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $129. American Airlines flights start at $179 while deals on United Airlines start at $372 one-way.

  • 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 $364). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near South Bend?

Book flights to South Bend if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Mountain View
South San Francisco
Livermore
Turlock
Santa Cruz
Manteca
Fairfield
Watsonville
Antioch
Hollister
Milpitas
Newark
Hayward
Alameda
Sunnyvale
Daly City
Union City
Campbell
Capitola

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South Bend to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles flights
O'Hare Intl to San Francisco flights
O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana flights
O'Hare Intl to San Diego flights
O'Hare Intl to Ontario flights
Midway to Las Vegas flights
Cincinnati to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Burbank flights
Midway to Los Angeles flights
Indianapolis to Las Vegas flights
Midway to San Francisco flights
O'Hare Intl to Oakland flights
O'Hare Intl to Sacramento flights
O'Hare Intl to San Jose flights
O'Hare Intl to Reno flights
Louisville to Las Vegas flights
Cincinnati to San Francisco flights
Cincinnati to Los Angeles flights
Indianapolis to Los Angeles flights
O'Hare Intl to Palm Springs flights
Indianapolis to San Francisco flights
Midway to San Diego flights
Midway to Ontario flights
Midway to Santa Ana flights
Indianapolis to San Diego flights
Cincinnati to Santa Ana flights
Cincinnati to Ontario flights
Rockford to Las Vegas flights
Indianapolis to Ontario flights
Dayton to Las Vegas flights
Louisville to Los Angeles flights
Indianapolis to Santa Ana flights
Midway to Reno flights
O'Hare Intl to Fresno flights
Midway to Oakland flights
Indianapolis to Burbank flights
Cincinnati to San Diego flights
Cincinnati to Sacramento flights
Dayton to San Francisco flights
Midway to San Jose flights
Dayton to Los Angeles flights
O'Hare Intl to Santa Barbara flights
South Bend to Las Vegas flights
Cincinnati to San Jose flights
Fort Wayne to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Long Beach flights
Midway to Palm Springs flights
Indianapolis to Oakland flights
Midway to Long Beach flights

Top 3 airlines flying from South Bend to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Bend to San Francisco. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.