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$117+ 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBN
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
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 54 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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$471
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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 October 22, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/308:48 pmLAX - SBN
1 stop20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/910:10 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop13h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/66:10 amLAX - SBN
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/102:39 pmSBN - LAX
2 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/102:25 pmLAX - SBN
2 stops41h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/174:20 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 11/199:04 amLAX - SBN
1 stop24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/265:13 pmSBN - LAX
2 stops42h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/1312:25 amLAX - SBN
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:05 amSBN - LAX
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/1011:51 amLAX - SBN
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Mon 11/172:31 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/20$314
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 11/146:10 amLAX - SBN
3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:10 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/312:25 amLAX - SBN
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/86:05 amSBN - LAX
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$339

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 22, 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

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 11/26

3:18 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$289

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

12:25 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 48m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 2/16

8:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$289

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

3:59 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops18h 03m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 11/26

5:13 pm-6:47 am

2 stops16h 34m

$309

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/21

2:30 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$314

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

11:51 am-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 42m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 11/17

2:31 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$314

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-2:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 11/10

4:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$339

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-2:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 11/8

1:08 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$339

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

11:20 pm-10:53 am

1 stop8h 33m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 11/10

4:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$339

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

6:20 am-4:06 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$133

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

Thu 11/20

10:05 am-10:49 am

2 stops21h 44m

$144

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/19

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to South Bend in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Los Angeles-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles to South Bend

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to South Bend

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 October 17, 2025.

Booking 54 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Bend (average of $77). Flying from Los Angeles to South Bend in December is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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 October 22, 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 78% 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 October 22, 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
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,990 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
11,028 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to South Bend?

    For as low as $289, United Airlines can have you in South Bend from Los Angeles in 7h 18m. Los Angeles and South Bend are separated by a distance of 1819 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $288 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $288 and $333 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 45% 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.

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

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

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South Bend (average of $77). Flying from Los Angeles to South Bend in December is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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