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$213+ Cheap flights from Richmond to South Bend (RIC - 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SBN
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to South Bend

Cheapest flights from Richmond to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 8/197:33 pm
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop4h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 8/237:26 pm
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop4h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 10/295:30 am
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
Sat 10/316:00 am
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/127:33 pm
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop4h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1912:40 pm
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop3h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/126:00 am
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:00 am
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop4h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 10/216:17 am
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 10/257:16 pm
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 9/43:00 pm
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop5h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 9/64:40 pm
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/251:00 pm
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop7h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:40 pm
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/176:00 am
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 9/207:40 pm
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/63:00 pm
RIC
-
SBN
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 8/89:54 am
SBN
-
RIC
1 stop4h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$459

Find flight deals from Richmond to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 July 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$213
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$444
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to South Bend/Michiana
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One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to South Bend/Michiana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to South Bend that are best for you.

Fly from

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/4

3:00 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 9/6

4:40 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$386

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/25

1:00 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/29

4:40 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$399

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 11/14

6:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop5h 02m

$419
Quickest round-trip

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 9/20

7:40 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 13m

$453

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/19

6:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops15h 20m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 8/23

3:12 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$517
Cheapest one-way

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/14

6:47 pm-8:46 am

2 stops37h 59m

$213
Quickest one-way

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/29

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

$274

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/14

3:10 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$331

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/27

Sorted by cheapest first

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Bend from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to South Bend

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Bend (average of $248). Flying from Richmond to South Bend in March is currently the most expensive (average of $762). 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 Richmond to South Bend?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Richmond to South Bend flights typically cost between $253 and $458 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on American Airlines (Aug 16-Aug 22).

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 July 30, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Richmond 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
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines can get you from Richmond to South Bend in just under 4h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Richmond and South Bend is about 559 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $243, American Airlines will fly you from Richmond to South Bend and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $248 and $308, respectively. American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Bend (average of $248). Flying from Richmond to South Bend in March is currently the most expensive (average of $762). 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 Richmond to South Bend

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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