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$152+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SBN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

December

Average price

$368
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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/15:32 amMCI - SBN
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:00 amSBN - MCI
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/253:23 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/291:11 pmSBN - MCI
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$239
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:30 amMCI - SBN
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/144:37 pmSBN - MCI
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 9/132:13 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Thu 9/186:05 amSBN - MCI
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/8$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/135:15 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/171:31 pmSBN - MCI
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 9/135:37 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Tue 9/165:17 pmSBN - MCI
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/10$289
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:45 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:05 amSBN - MCI
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$299
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/263:23 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/306:05 amSBN - MCI
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/131:14 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/186:00 amSBN - MCI
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/132:57 pmMCI - SBN
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/161:31 pmSBN - MCI
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$347

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to South Bend that are best for you.

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South Bend

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Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

12:22 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop4h 21m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 10/22

8:24 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$229

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Wed 10/1

5:32 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 32m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$229

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

10:48 am-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 55m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 10/21

5:09 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$229

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Thu 9/25

3:23 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 17m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 9/29

1:11 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$239

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 10/11

7:30 am-2:46 pm

1 stop6h 16m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 10/14

4:37 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$247

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

6:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 00m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 10/21

11:02 am-8:52 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$288

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 10/18

3:10 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 16m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 10/22

11:02 am-8:52 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$288

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Wed 9/24

12:45 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 48m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 9/28

6:05 am-9:09 am

1 stop4h 04m

$299

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Fri 9/26

3:23 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 17m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 9/30

6:05 am-9:09 am

1 stop4h 04m

$314

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Thu 9/25

6:32 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop3h 51m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 9/28

6:05 am-9:09 am

1 stop4h 04m

$373

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to South Bend

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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 $328). Flying from Kansas City 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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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 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
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to South Bend?

    A quick flight from Kansas City to South Bend can take about 4h 21m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $229. There are 471 mi between Kansas City and South Bend. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to South Bend.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $328). Flying from Kansas City 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$233Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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