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$86+ Cheap flights from California to South Bend (SBN)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBN
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Bend

Cheapest flights from California to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:15 am
LAS
-
SBN
Nonstop3h 37m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/211:42 pm
SBN
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 00m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:15 am
LAS
-
SBN
Nonstop3h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/87:31 pm
SBN
-
LAS
2 stops28h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/126:00 am
SFO
-
SBN
1 stop7h 38m
Delta
Tue 8/185:25 pm
SBN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:20 am
LAS
-
SBN
Nonstop3h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/271:48 pm
SBN
-
LAS
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/210:05 pm
LAX
-
SBN
1 stop11h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/52:13 pm
SBN
-
LAX
1 stop9h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 8/1112:00 pm
SFO
-
SBN
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Tue 8/186:00 am
SBN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Thu 5/2812:59 am
LAS
-
SBN
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 6/16:39 pm
SBN
-
LAS
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/126:00 am
SFO
-
SBN
1 stop7h 38m
Delta
Mon 8/245:25 pm
SBN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/2711:53 am
SNA
-
SBN
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Tue 6/22:18 pm
SBN
-
SNA
2 stops10h 36m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/102:58 pm
LAS
-
SBN
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/1410:26 pm
SBN
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/5$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/123:29 pm
RNO
-
SBN
1 stop18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/161:53 pm
SBN
-
RNO
1 stop27h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/311:53 am
SNA
-
SBN
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Tue 6/95:02 pm
SBN
-
SNA
1 stop8h 26m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$330

Find flight deals from California to South Bend

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to South Bend flight deals. Data was last updated May 5, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$206
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$476
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to South Bend 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Bend that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/30

7:10 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 07m

$311

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/30

2:18 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$311

Las VegasSouth Bend

LAS - SBN

LASSBN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/4

6:15 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/8

2:13 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$315

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Tue 6/2

10:55 am-11:27 pm

2 stops9h 32m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 6/9

5:45 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 43m

$342

Las VegasSouth Bend

LAS - SBN

LASSBN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/31

12:59 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 07m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/8

6:39 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$349

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Wed 7/15

5:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 7/22

5:45 am-9:33 am

1 stop6h 48m

$349

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

12:13 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 38m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/30

3:44 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$349

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

8:25 am-9:38 pm

1 stop10h 13m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 5/25

8:20 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$349

OntarioSouth Bend

ONT - SBN

ONTSBN

Ontario

Tue 7/28

10:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop10h 00m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

$349

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/29

1:36 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 52m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 6/4

7:10 am-5:50 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$354

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Bend (average of $192). Flying from California to South Bend in February is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to South Bend. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to South Bend from California?

    For a flight from California to South Bend, you will be flying into South Bend/Michiana. South Bend/Michiana (SBN) is just 3.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from California to South Bend?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to South Bend in 7h 21m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1923 mi between California and South Bend. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $133. Users have also found prices from $138 and $138 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to South Bend?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - South Bend/Michiana, San Francisco - South Bend/Michiana or San Diego - South Bend/Michiana when deciding on the best route from California to South Bend.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to South Bend that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to South Bend flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to South Bend?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to South Bend.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to South Bend?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South Bend 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 California to South Bend?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Bend (average of $192). Flying from California to South Bend in February is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 California to South Bend

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to South Bend. 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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