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$109+ 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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SBN
nov. 15 — nov. 221
sam. 11/15
sam. 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 octobre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$109
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$538
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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 octobre 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
dim. 12/75:15 amRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 22mDelta
dim. 12/148:10 amSBN - RIC
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/14$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
jeu. 10/3011:49 amRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/33:18 pmSBN - RIC
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mar. 11/116:18 amRIC - SBN
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/187:11 amSBN - RIC
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
ven. 12/123:25 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 17mDelta
dim. 12/148:10 amSBN - RIC
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/14$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
dim. 12/76:30 amRIC - SBN
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
sam. 12/133:15 pmSBN - RIC
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mer. 12/107:00 amRIC - SBN
2 stops13h 52mDelta
lun. 12/154:56 pmSBN - RIC
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/14$328
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 12/59:36 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
dim. 12/79:45 amSBN - RIC
3 stops30h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
dim. 12/75:15 amRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 22mDelta
ven. 12/122:37 pmSBN - RIC
1 stop21h 19mDelta
Deal found 10/14$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
jeu. 10/301:08 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/312:19 pmSBN - RIC
2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
jeu. 11/205:00 amRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
dim. 11/237:45 pmSBN - RIC
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
ven. 12/123:25 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 17mDelta
sam. 12/138:10 amSBN - RIC
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/14$398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
dim. 12/76:15 amRIC - SBN
1 stop5h 22mDelta
jeu. 12/118:10 amSBN - RIC
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/14$399

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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 octobre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to South Bend that are best for you.

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RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

mer. 12/10

3:25 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 17m

South Bend/Michiana

dim. 12/14

4:56 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 34m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 12/8

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop6h 22m

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 12/16

4:56 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

jeu. 12/11

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop6h 22m

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 12/16

4:56 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 11/11

5:10 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 34m

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 11/18

4:56 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 12/8

6:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 22m

South Bend/Michiana

mer. 12/17

4:56 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 34m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

sam. 12/13

5:15 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 41m

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 12/16

12:30 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

dim. 12/7

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop6h 22m

South Bend/Michiana

dim. 12/14

8:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop3h 46m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

sam. 12/13

5:15 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 41m

South Bend/Michiana

mer. 12/17

4:56 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

jeu. 12/11

6:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 22m

South Bend/Michiana

mer. 12/17

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$249

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

jeu. 10/30

11:49 am-6:12 pm

1 stop6h 23m

South Bend/Michiana

lun. 11/3

3:18 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$259

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/15

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Bend (average of $34). Flying from Richmond to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 RIC to SBN?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 octobre 16, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from Richmond to South Bend by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 octobre 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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?

    Delta can get you from Richmond to South Bend in just under 6h 17m. 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 $223, United Airlines will fly you from Richmond to South Bend and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $248 and $248, respectively. United Airlines is 39% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to South Bend (average of $34). Flying from Richmond to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 octobre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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