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$157+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SBN
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to South Bend

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 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/246:36 pm
MCI
-
SBN
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 8/312:44 pm
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/151:08 pm
MCI
-
SBN
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 8/229:55 am
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 10/163:40 pm
MCI
-
SBN
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Sun 10/185:03 pm
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/86:00 am
MCI
-
SBN
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 8/127:39 am
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop3h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/83:16 pm
MCI
-
SBN
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 8/104:41 pm
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/2112:10 pm
MCI
-
SBN
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 8/237:39 am
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop3h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/218:11 am
MCI
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SBN
1 stop7h 18m
Delta
Sun 8/238:20 am
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop6h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/76:41 pm
MCI
-
SBN
1 stop3h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 8/95:45 am
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/223:14 pm
MCI
-
SBN
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 9/237:44 am
SBN
-
MCI
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/152:00 pm
MCI
-
SBN
2 stops8h 33m
American Airlines
Sat 8/227:43 am
SBN
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MCI
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$490

Find 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 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(Delta)

One-way from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$432
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to South Bend that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Mon 8/24

6:36 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop3h 57m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 8/31

2:44 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$299

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Thu 8/27

8:11 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 18m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$299

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 8/15

7:30 am-2:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/22

1:05 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$299

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Mon 8/24

8:11 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 18m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 8/31

11:56 am-7:01 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$299

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop3h 46m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/22

9:15 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$299

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Fri 10/16

3:40 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 56m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 10/18

5:03 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$333

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 26m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 8/12

7:39 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 46m

$384
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop4h 06m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 8/9

5:45 am-8:42 am

1 stop3h 57m

$399
Cheapest one-way

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Sat 8/15

6:17 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$157

Kansas CitySouth Bend

MCI - SBN

MCISBN

Kansas City

Thu 10/29

2:17 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops27h 38m

$199

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Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to South Bend in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Kansas City-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-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 Kansas City-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 Kansas City to South Bend

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Bend from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to South Bend

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to South Bend (average of $258). Flying from Kansas City to South Bend in March is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to South Bend?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kansas City to South Bend flights typically cost between $368 and $401 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $299 on Delta (Aug 24-Aug 31).

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 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to South Bend, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 3h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $299. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Kansas City to South Bend round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to South Bend.. Users have found that United Airlines is 34% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to South Bend (average of $258). Flying from Kansas City to South Bend in March is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 Kansas City to South Bend

Discover the top airline 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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