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$121+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to South Bend (LAX - 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBN
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to South Bend/Michiana are usually found in August or February, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$121
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$388
From Los Angeles to South Bend/Michiana
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:15 amLAX - SBN
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/2510:24 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 11/1012:59 amLAX - SBN
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2211:56 amSBN - LAX
1 stop10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/119:57 amLAX - SBN
2 stops9h 27mDelta
Sat 11/222:14 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/14$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:11 pmLAX - SBN
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/261:24 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:15 amLAX - SBN
2 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/710:24 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:11 pmLAX - SBN
1 stop19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1910:20 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:22 amLAX - SBN
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/13:19 pmSBN - LAX
2 stops44h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$336

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to South Bend that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

South Bend

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

6:15 am-9:34 pm

1 stop12h 19m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/25

10:24 pm-10:56 am

1 stop15h 32m

$256

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 2/1

1:51 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$289

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 11/22

12:21 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$289

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

9:57 am-10:24 pm

2 stops9h 27m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 11/22

2:14 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$294

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

10:50 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 2/1

2:30 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$294

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

10:11 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop19h 10m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 10/26

1:24 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$299

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

6:15 am-9:27 am

2 stops24h 12m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 9/7

10:24 pm-10:56 am

1 stop15h 32m

$306

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

7:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop22h 50m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 10/12

10:20 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$309

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

6:45 am-8:36 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$123

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

9:26 am-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$148

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to South Bend

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to South Bend?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to South Bend. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to South Bend. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Bend (average of $328). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to SBN?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 August 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles 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 27% 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 August 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Los Angeles to South Bend to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to South Bend round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to South Bend is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $168 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $288 and $355 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to South Bend?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Bend (average of $328). Flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to South Bend

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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