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$104+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to South Bend (MSY - 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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SBN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/287:00 amMSY - SBN
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:22 pmSBN - MSY
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/284:58 pmMSY - SBN
2 stops20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/411:48 amSBN - MSY
1 stop21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2512:05 pmMSY - SBN
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/284:10 pmSBN - MSY
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/218:14 amMSY - SBN
1 stop29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/231:57 pmSBN - MSY
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/172:00 pmMSY - SBN
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/274:42 pmSBN - MSY
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/179:05 amMSY - SBN
2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/271:24 pmSBN - MSY
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$619
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/212:30 pmMSY - SBN
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/236:22 pmSBN - MSY
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$779

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$316
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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 December 12, 2025.
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 OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/28

7:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop4h 49m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 1/4

6:22 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$264

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/28

4:58 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops20h 28m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 1/4

11:48 am-8:47 am

1 stop21h 59m

$310

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

12:05 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 37m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 12/28

4:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$330

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

12:40 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop6h 16m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 2/1

3:41 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$364

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

3:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 30m

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 2/27

10:04 am-8:55 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$382

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

4:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 2/1

5:18 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$389

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/22

2:11 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop26h 41m

$104

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/21

8:14 am-8:31 am

1 stop23h 17m

$153

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/22

5:56 pm-5:14 pm

3 stops46h 18m

$250

New OrleansSouth Bend

MSY - SBN

MSYSBN

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/21

6:44 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$400

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Deals found on 12/10

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 New Orleans-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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 $57). Flying from New Orleans to South Bend in January is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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.

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 December 12, 2025.
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
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $264. There are 838 mi between New Orleans and South Bend.

  • 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 $57). Flying from New Orleans to South Bend in January is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$186Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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