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Cheap flights from Columbia to South Bend (CAE - SBN)

CAE — SBN
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to South Bend (SBN). 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 February 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$277
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-South Bend/Michiana flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to South Bend

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to South Bend in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Columbia-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-South Bend flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Columbia-South Bend 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 Columbia to South Bend

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to South Bend

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to South Bend (average of $58). Flying from Columbia to South Bend in June is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 South Bend

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Bend. 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 South Bend. Reviews last updated February 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbia to South Bend. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,206 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,206 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,206 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,206 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,294 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,206 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to South Bend round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to South Bend is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $242 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $263 and $293 round-trip. Delta is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to South Bend (average of $58). Flying from Columbia to South Bend in June is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 Columbia to South Bend

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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