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 $267 and $347, 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $129. Delta flights start at $134 while deals on American Airlines start at $200 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.

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 $457 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.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on South Bend-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on South Bend-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on South Bend-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for South Bend-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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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

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$257 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$129 (United Airlines)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$564

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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 May 14, 2025.

Wed 5/285:33 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/316:00 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$257

Wed 5/288:12 amSBN - SFO

2 stops12h 36mDelta

Sat 5/315:50 amSFO - SBN

2 stops12h 09mDelta

Deal found 5/14

$267

Thu 6/56:05 amSBN - SFO

1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/186:30 amSFO - SBN

1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$347

Thu 7/317:47 pmSBN - SFO

3 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/49:10 amSFO - SBN

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$465

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Wed 5/285:33 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/316:00 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$257

Wed 5/288:12 amSBN - SFO

2 stops12h 36mDelta

Sat 5/315:50 amSFO - SBN

2 stops12h 09mDelta

Deal found 5/14

$267

Thu 6/54:53 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/176:30 amSFO - SBN

1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$347

Thu 7/317:47 pmSBN - SFO

3 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/49:10 amSFO - SBN

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$465

Last-minute flights from South Bend to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Bend to San Francisco. Data last updated May 14, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 5/197:55 amSBN - SFO

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/191:20 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$1,440

Wed 5/217:30 amSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 59mDelta

Sun 5/256:15 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Deal found 5/14

$1,424

Wed 5/215:33 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/2412:21 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$1,441

Wed 5/285:33 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/316:00 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$257

Wed 5/288:12 amSBN - SFO

2 stops12h 36mDelta

Sat 5/315:50 amSFO - SBN

2 stops12h 09mDelta

Deal found 5/14

$267

Thu 6/56:05 amSBN - SFO

1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/186:30 amSFO - SBN

1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$347

One-way flights from South Bend to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from South Bend to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 14, 2025.

Mon 6/306:20 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$129

Sat 7/57:19 amSBN - SFO

2 stops13h 21mDelta

Deal found 5/13

$134

Sun 6/2210:46 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/13

$152

Sat 7/56:15 amSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/14

$200

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Depart

Return

Price

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 5/28

5:33 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$257

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 5/28

8:12 am-5:48 pm

2 stops12h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

5:50 am-8:59 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$267

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 6/5

6:05 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

6:30 am-7:47 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$347

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 7/31

7:47 pm-10:53 pm

3 stops30h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

9:10 am-4:50 pm

3 stops28h 40m

$465

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/30

6:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 10m

$129

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 7/5

7:19 am-5:40 pm

2 stops13h 21m

$134

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 6/22

10:46 pm-7:42 am

1 stop11h 56m

$152

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 7/5

6:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$200

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/13

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from South Bend to San Francisco in May.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on South Bend-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for South Bend-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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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?

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 $378). 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

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

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

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

7,946 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

7,946 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 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

8,730 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 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

7,946 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

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 $267 and $347, 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $129. Delta flights start at $134 while deals on American Airlines start at $200 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 $378). 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$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$246	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$304	Average$530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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 May 9, 2025.

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