How long is the flight from Richmond to South Bend?

American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Richmond to South Bend in just under 4h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 34m. The distance between Richmond and South Bend is about 559 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to South Bend?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to South Bend flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Richmond to South Bend?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Richmond to South Bend.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond to South Bend?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Richmond to South Bend. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to South Bend.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to South Bend?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to South Bend. Flights to South Bend from Richmond in August are about $372 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $249.

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?

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Round-trip from	$243 (Kiwi.com)
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Popular in	May
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$378

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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 September 15, 2025.

Mon 10/135:45 amRIC - SBN

1 stop8h 59mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/2011:49 amSBN - RIC

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$243

Fri 11/79:11 pmRIC - SBN

1 stop23h 04mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1012:48 pmSBN - RIC

1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$275

Fri 12/56:25 amRIC - SBN

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/76:00 amSBN - RIC

1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$368

Fri 9/265:34 pmRIC - SBN

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/286:05 amSBN - RIC

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$393

Sun 10/56:00 amRIC - SBN

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Tue 10/75:09 pmSBN - RIC

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$409

Thu 10/165:45 amRIC - SBN

1 stop29h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/1910:20 pmSBN - RIC

2 stops42h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$465

Fri 11/77:50 pmRIC - SBN

2 stops16h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/94:55 pmSBN - RIC

1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$578

Fri 9/197:00 amRIC - SBN

1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/2110:24 pmSBN - RIC

2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$623

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Mon 10/135:45 amRIC - SBN

1 stop8h 59mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/2011:49 amSBN - RIC

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$243

Fri 12/56:25 amRIC - SBN

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/76:00 amSBN - RIC

1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$368

Fri 9/265:34 pmRIC - SBN

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/286:05 amSBN - RIC

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$393

Fri 11/79:11 pmRIC - SBN

1 stop23h 04mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1012:48 pmSBN - RIC

1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$275

Fri 11/77:50 pmRIC - SBN

1 stop24h 51mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/94:55 pmSBN - RIC

1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$578

Fri 9/197:00 amRIC - SBN

1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/2110:24 pmSBN - RIC

2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$623

Last-minute flights from Richmond to South Bend
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Fri 9/197:00 amRIC - SBN

1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/2110:24 pmSBN - RIC

2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$623

Fri 9/265:34 pmRIC - SBN

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/286:05 amSBN - RIC

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$393

Wed 10/12:20 pmRIC - SBN

1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/57:47 pmSBN - RIC

1 stop12h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$854

Sun 10/56:00 amRIC - SBN

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Tue 10/75:09 pmSBN - RIC

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$409

Sun 10/56:44 amRIC - SBN

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/77:40 amSBN - RIC

2 stops6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$687

Mon 10/135:45 amRIC - SBN

1 stop8h 59mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/2011:49 amSBN - RIC

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$243

Mon 10/136:54 pmRIC - SBN

3 stops17h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/209:53 amSBN - RIC

1 stop23h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$697

Thu 10/165:45 amRIC - SBN

1 stop29h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/1910:20 pmSBN - RIC

2 stops42h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$465

One-way flights from Richmond to South Bend
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Thu 10/165:45 amRIC - SBN

1 stop29h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$157

Sat 9/209:29 pmRIC - SBN

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$240

Sat 9/205:24 pmRIC - SBN

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$271

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Mon 10/13

5:45 am-2:44 pm

1 stop8h 59m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 10/20

11:49 am-7:31 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$243

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/7

9:11 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop23h 04m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 11/10

12:48 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$275

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/5

6:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop9h 40m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$368

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/26

5:34 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 06m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 9/28

6:05 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 18m

$393

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/7

7:50 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop24h 51m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 11/9

4:55 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$578

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/19

7:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 9/21

10:24 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$623

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/16

5:45 am-11:09 am

1 stop29h 24m

$157

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/20

9:29 pm-10:29 am

2 stops37h 00m

$240

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/20

5:24 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$271

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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 $328). Flying from Richmond to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $414). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Richmond to South Bend by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Bend

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

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Richmond to South Bend?
American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Richmond to South Bend in just under 4h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 34m. The distance between Richmond and South Bend is about 559 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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 $328). Flying from Richmond to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $414). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$223	Average$339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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