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$552+ Cheap flights from Gainesville to South Bend (GNV - SBN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SBN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gainesville (GNV) 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 September 11, 2025.

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$791
(American Airlines)
From Gainesville Regional to South Bend/Michiana
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 9/1910:52 amGNV - SBN
2 stops8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:54 pmSBN - GNV
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$552
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 9/2010:52 amGNV - SBN
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:05 amSBN - GNV
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$577
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/106:00 amGNV - SBN
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/107:55 pmSBN - GNV
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$791

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Gainesville Regional

Fri 10/10

6:00 am-4:29 pm

2 stops10h 29m

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Fri 10/10

7:55 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 22m

$791

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Best time to book a flight from Gainesville to South Bend

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to South Bend (average of $328). Flying from Gainesville to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $414). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GNV to SBN?

Find hourly flight availability from Gainesville to South Bend. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Gainesville to South Bend is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Gainesville 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Departing from Gainesville to South Bend will take you 10h 29m. There are 859 mi between Gainesville and South Bend.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Gainesville to South Bend round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $308, was found to be the cheapest airline from Gainesville to South Bend..

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to South Bend (average of $328). Flying from Gainesville to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $414). 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 airline flying from Gainesville to South Bend

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Gainesville 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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