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$165+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to South Bend (MCI - 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SBN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(Delta)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$283
From Kansas City to South Bend/Michiana
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/71:40 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Sat 10/117:19 amSBN - MCI
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/28$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:29 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/153:59 pmSBN - MCI
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 7/293:42 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/47:51 pmSBN - MCI
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$279

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to South Bend that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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South Bend

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Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Tue 10/7

1:40 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop6h 59m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 10/11

7:19 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 12m

$229

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Mon 8/25

6:29 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop3h 54m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 9/15

3:59 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$265

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Thu 8/28

10:19 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 32m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/30

12:25 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$284

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Mon 9/1

4:11 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$165

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Tue 8/5

3:28 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$197

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Fri 10/24

3:28 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$228

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sun 8/3

7:59 pm-8:56 am

1 stop11h 57m

$235

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Tue 8/5

2:32 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$265

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Deals found on 7/28

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from Kansas City to South Bend in November 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to South Bend, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to South Bend round-trip?

    Delta, at $229, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to South Bend.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $165. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to South Bend for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to South Bend?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from Kansas City to South Bend in November 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to South Bend

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$233Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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