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$146+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to South Bend (RDU - 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SBN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to South Bend

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:00 amRDU - SBN
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:02 amSBN - RDU
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$279
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.
Thu 12/189:49 pmRDU - SBN
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/227:49 pmSBN - RDU
1 stop21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/205:20 pmRDU - SBN
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:41 pmSBN - RDU
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/2612:54 pmRDU - SBN
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:41 pmSBN - RDU
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/266:00 amRDU - SBN
2 stops8h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/309:10 amSBN - RDU
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$334
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.
Thu 12/181:14 pmRDU - SBN
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/224:10 pmSBN - RDU
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$339
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.
Tue 12/236:31 amRDU - SBN
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/256:05 amSBN - RDU
2 stops8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/264:16 pmRDU - SBN
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/297:41 pmSBN - RDU
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$376

Find flight deals from Raleigh to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$403
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to South Bend that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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South Bend

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

7:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 00m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 1/11

2:45 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$249

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/23

2:46 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop4h 25m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 12/25

6:02 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$304

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/30

5:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 18m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

$304

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/26

12:54 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop6h 17m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 12/30

7:41 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$319

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/29

6:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 2/2

4:41 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 03m

$324

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-2:57 pm

2 stops8h 57m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 12/30

9:10 am-1:41 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$334

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/23

6:31 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 18m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 12/25

6:05 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$354

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

6:10 am-3:54 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$146

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

5:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$204

RaleighSouth Bend

RDU - SBN

RDUSBN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/2

5:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 18m

$212

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to South Bend

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Bend from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to South Bend

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South Bend (average of $61). Flying from Raleigh to South Bend in March is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 RDU to SBN?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh 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 52% 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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Raleigh 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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to South Bend?

    Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh to South Bend in about 4h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 35m. There are 570 mi between Raleigh and South Bend. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to South Bend is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $216 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $231 and $232 round-trip. Delta is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to South Bend one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to South Bend are American Airlines ($129), Delta ($142), and United Airlines ($174).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to South Bend?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South Bend (average of $61). Flying from Raleigh to South Bend in March is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 Raleigh to South Bend

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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$216Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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