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

For as low as $289, American Airlines can have you in San Francisco from South Bend in 9h 07m. 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 100% 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 $488 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 $454 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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Sat 10/412:34 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/1111:56 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$288

Thu 9/115:17 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Mon 9/1511:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

Sun 9/710:24 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop12h 42mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/185:45 amSFO - SBN

1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$291

Sat 9/278:25 amSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Mon 9/2912:45 amSFO - SBN

2 stops9h 46mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$294

Sat 9/63:00 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 25mDelta

Tue 9/1611:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$314

Thu 9/1110:24 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/185:45 amSFO - SBN

1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$318

Sat 9/67:23 amSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 27mDelta

Mon 9/812:35 amSFO - SBN

2 stops10h 45mDelta

Deal found 8/19

$324

Sat 10/115:26 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/1712:50 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/19

$339

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Sat 10/412:34 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/1111:56 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$288

Tue 9/97:23 amSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 07mDelta

Mon 9/1510:50 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop9h 42mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

Tue 9/97:23 amSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 07mDelta

Tue 9/1611:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

Thu 9/185:31 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/2210:50 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$289

Wed 9/102:00 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Tue 9/1611:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

Thu 9/115:31 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/139:20 amSFO - SBN

1 stop11h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/19

$289

Wed 9/103:00 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 38mDelta

Sat 9/1311:00 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

Sat 9/271:31 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/307:00 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$289

Thu 9/115:17 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Tue 9/1611:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

Thu 9/115:17 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Mon 9/1511:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

Sat 9/271:05 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 43mDelta

Tue 9/306:15 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

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Fri 9/53:00 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 09mDelta

Mon 9/1511:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$349

Sat 9/63:00 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 25mDelta

Tue 9/1611:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$314

Sat 9/67:23 amSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 27mDelta

Mon 9/812:35 amSFO - SBN

2 stops10h 45mDelta

Deal found 8/19

$324

Sun 9/710:24 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop12h 42mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/185:45 amSFO - SBN

1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$291

Tue 9/97:23 amSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 27mDelta

Wed 9/175:55 amSFO - SBN

2 stops13h 50mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$347

Thu 9/115:17 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Mon 9/1511:57 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$289

Thu 9/1110:24 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/185:45 amSFO - SBN

1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$318

Sat 9/278:25 amSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Mon 9/2912:45 amSFO - SBN

2 stops9h 46mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$294

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Tue 9/302:15 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops12h 14mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$153

Fri 10/311:19 amSBN - SFO

3 stops37h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$170

Mon 9/811:19 amSBN - SFO

3 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19

$176

Thu 10/210:20 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$179

Sun 8/317:23 amSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 27mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$200

Tue 9/93:00 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 38mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$209

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Sat 10/4

12:34 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:56 pm-11:31 am

1 stop8h 35m

$288

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SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

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Tue 9/9

7:23 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

10:50 pm-11:32 am

1 stop9h 42m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 9/9

7:23 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:57 pm-11:32 am

1 stop8h 35m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/18

5:31 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

10:50 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 9/10

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:57 pm-11:32 am

1 stop8h 35m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/11

5:31 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

9:20 am-11:29 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 9/10

3:00 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop10h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

11:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 9/27

1:31 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-5:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/11

5:17 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:57 pm-11:32 am

1 stop8h 35m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/11

5:17 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

11:57 pm-11:32 am

1 stop8h 35m

$289

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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 $358). 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

7,982 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

7,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 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

8,928 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 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

7,982 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 $289, American Airlines can have you in San Francisco from South Bend in 9h 07m. 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 $358). 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$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$304	Average$524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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