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$179+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to South Bend (MSY - SBN)

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MSY — SBN
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to South Bend

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/304:15 pm
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Tue 6/25:25 pm
SBN
-
MSY
1 stop6h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 2/2010:49 am
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Sat 2/287:35 pm
SBN
-
MSY
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/146:43 pm
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop4h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 2/186:52 pm
SBN
-
MSY
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/105:00 am
MSY
-
SBN
2 stops9h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 2/144:39 pm
SBN
-
MSY
2 stops7h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/294:15 pm
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Sun 5/317:00 am
SBN
-
MSY
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/304:15 pm
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Mon 6/17:00 am
SBN
-
MSY
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:15 am
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop11h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/319:08 pm
SBN
-
MSY
2 stops13h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/105:34 pm
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 2/147:35 pm
SBN
-
MSY
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/307:00 am
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 6/26:20 am
SBN
-
MSY
2 stops7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/205:06 pm
MSY
-
SBN
1 stop16h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/2811:00 am
SBN
-
MSY
2 stops22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:49 pm
MSY
-
SBN
2 stops14h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/18:53 pm
SBN
-
MSY
1 stop17h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$348

Find flight deals from New Orleans to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$179
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$248
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to South Bend that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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South Bend

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Depart

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Price

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

4:20 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop5h 18m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$269

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

4:15 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 04m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$269

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

6:43 pm-12:32 am

1 stop4h 49m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 2/18

6:52 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$274

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

5:00 am-3:06 pm

2 stops9h 06m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/14

4:39 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops7h 49m

$290

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/29

4:15 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 04m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 5/31

7:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

$304

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

4:15 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 04m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/1

7:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

$319

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/29

6:15 am-6:58 pm

1 stop11h 43m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 5/31

9:08 pm-9:15 am

2 stops13h 07m

$322

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

5:20 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$179

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/15

6:10 am-9:14 am

2 stops26h 04m

$246

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

5:20 am-2:57 pm

2 stops8h 37m

$300

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Deals found on 1/25

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to South Bend

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to South Bend?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to South Bend (average of $53). Flying from New Orleans to South Bend in December is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 New Orleans to South Bend?

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 January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New Orleans to South Bend have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to South Bend?

    A quick flight from New Orleans to South Bend can take about 4h 49m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $274. There are 838 mi between New Orleans and South Bend. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to South Bend round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to South Bend, with prices starting at $186. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $248 and $252, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to South Bend?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to South Bend?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to South Bend?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to South Bend (average of $53). Flying from New Orleans to South Bend in December is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 New Orleans to South Bend

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$186Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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