How long is the flight from New Orleans to South Bend?

A quick flight from New Orleans to South Bend can take about 5h 09m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. 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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to South Bend, with prices starting at $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $278 and $290, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Bend ranges from 2.0 - 4.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Bend when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Bend, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to South Bend?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to South Bend.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to SBN?

When flying from New Orleans to South Bend, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to South Bend?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New Orleans to South Bend flights typically cost between $388 and $639 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $339 on United Airlines (Jan 15-Jan 17).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Bend

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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

7.8

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8,676 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

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8,676 reviews

Delta

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8,676 reviews

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1 / 20

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Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

United Airlines

7.3

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Delta

7.8

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8,676 reviews

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6.0

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Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

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Delta

7.8

Good

8,676 reviews

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6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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How long is the flight from New Orleans to South Bend?
A quick flight from New Orleans to South Bend can take about 5h 09m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. 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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to South Bend, with prices starting at $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $278 and $290, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$257	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$278	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$290	Average$408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New Orleans to South Bend flights typically cost between $388 and $639 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $339 on United Airlines (Jan 15-Jan 17).

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New Orleans to South Bend flights typically cost between $388 and $639 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $339 on United Airlines (Jan 15-Jan 17).