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 $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $262 and $297, respectively. These flights start at 43% 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. United Airlines flights start at $174 while deals on American Airlines start at $179 one-way.

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 128% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 18 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 $456 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?

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.

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Thu 8/147:35 amSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/1811:30 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$257

Thu 8/145:25 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 24mDelta

Mon 8/189:35 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops12h 55mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$262

Tue 7/151:09 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/226:10 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$297

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Thu 8/147:35 amSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/1811:30 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$257

Thu 8/145:25 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 24mDelta

Mon 8/189:35 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops12h 55mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$262

Tue 7/151:09 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/226:10 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$297

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Thu 7/102:14 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Thu 7/1711:59 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$528

Thu 7/1012:31 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/1711:26 amSFO - SBN

2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$593

Thu 7/1010:46 pmSBN - SFO

3 stops41h 34mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/1711:59 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops16h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$727

Thu 7/109:55 amSBN - SFO

1 stop10h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/1612:20 amSFO - SBN

1 stop16h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$1,418

Tue 7/151:09 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/226:10 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$297

Thu 8/147:35 amSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/1811:30 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$257

Thu 8/145:25 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 24mDelta

Mon 8/189:35 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops12h 55mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$262

One-way flights from South Bend to San Francisco
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Sun 7/2010:46 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$122

Wed 7/238:30 amSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 59mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$129

Tue 9/94:55 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$174

Tue 9/912:34 pmSBN - SFO

2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$179

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Thu 8/14

7:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

11:30 pm-11:08 am

1 stop8h 38m

$257

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SBN - SFO

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South Bend/Michiana

Thu 8/14

5:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

9:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$262

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 7/15

1:09 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop7h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:10 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$297

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 7/20

10:46 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$122

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 7/23

8:30 am-2:29 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$129

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 9/9

9:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$174

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Tue 9/9

12:34 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$179

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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 $360). 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 Francisco

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

7,970 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

7,970 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,970 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

8,845 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,970 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

7,970 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

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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 $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $262 and $297, respectively. These flights start at 43% 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. United Airlines flights start at $174 while deals on American Airlines start at $179 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 $360). 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$451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$304	Average$521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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