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$130+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBN
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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August

Average price

$491
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 septiembre 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
vie. 10/1710:11 pmLAX - SBN
1 stop19h 18mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/2012:48 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
dom. 9/286:15 amLAX - SBN
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/510:20 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 11/53:27 pmLAX - SBN
1 stop26h 53mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/910:10 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 9/259:36 amLAX - SBN
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/2810:24 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop16h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
sáb. 10/112:20 pmLAX - SBN
1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/134:54 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 10/32:54 pmLAX - SBN
2 stops14h 46mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/510:20 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 10/291:18 pmLAX - SBN
1 stop6h 11mDelta
dom. 11/22:16 pmSBN - LAX
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 9/16$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 10/2812:45 amLAX - SBN
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/27:11 amSBN - LAX
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$344

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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 septiembre 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to South Bend that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

Fly to

South Bend

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

lun. 11/17

11:55 pm-11:31 am

1 stop8h 36m

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 12/2

4:56 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$289

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

vie. 10/17

2:15 pm-9:27 am

2 stops16h 12m

South Bend/Michiana

lun. 10/20

12:48 pm-8:28 am

1 stop22h 40m

$306

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

mié. 10/1

12:34 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 06m

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 10/7

9:10 am-3:34 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$314

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/15

11:35 am-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 08m

South Bend/Michiana

jue. 11/27

7:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 55m

$314

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

lun. 11/17

11:55 pm-11:31 am

1 stop8h 36m

South Bend/Michiana

jue. 11/27

7:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 55m

$314

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

mié. 10/29

10:45 pm-11:28 am

1 stop9h 43m

South Bend/Michiana

dom. 11/2

2:16 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$314

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

mar. 9/30

6:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

South Bend/Michiana

sáb. 10/4

7:40 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 39m

$339

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

vie. 11/14

11:35 am-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 08m

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 12/2

4:56 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$344

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

jue. 11/20

12:40 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 57m

South Bend/Michiana

lun. 11/24

6:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$354

Los AngelesSouth Bend

LAX - SBN

LAXSBN

Los Angeles

vie. 11/14

11:35 am-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 08m

South Bend/Michiana

jue. 11/27

7:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 55m

$369

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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 September 12, 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 $415). 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 septiembre 17, 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 septiembre 17, 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
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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

    For as low as $314, Delta can have you in South Bend from Los Angeles in 6h 06m. 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 $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 $415). 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 septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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