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$193+ 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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SBN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/276:25 amRIC - SBN
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/314:10 pmSBN - RIC
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/215:12 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/210:00 amSBN - RIC
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/212:58 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/211:29 amSBN - RIC
2 stops20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/149:49 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/207:02 pmSBN - RIC
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$330
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:10 amRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Sun 12/1412:30 pmSBN - RIC
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/10$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sun 12/149:49 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:14 pmSBN - RIC
2 stops37h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$386
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/278:44 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/314:15 pmSBN - RIC
3 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$645
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 12/125:20 pmRIC - SBN
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/141:08 pmSBN - RIC
2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$787

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$489
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 12, 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

Thu 1/15

12:50 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop7h 23m

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 1/16

12:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$268

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/27

6:25 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 29m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 12/31

4:10 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$279

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-11:13 am

1 stop4h 48m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 2/23

3:26 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$374

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/3

8:29 pm-12:20 am

1 stop3h 51m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 6/7

7:54 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$384

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/3

5:40 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 54m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 6/7

5:25 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 36m

$389

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

10:29 am-5:44 pm

1 stop7h 15m

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 1/16

4:41 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$389

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

8:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop4h 44m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 1/25

1:19 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$418

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/18

2:58 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop23h 28m

$193

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/29

5:10 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 38m

$233

RichmondSouth Bend

RIC - SBN

RICSBN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/28

5:09 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$233

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Deals found on 12/10

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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 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 Richmond-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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 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 29m. 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 $243 and $248, respectively. United Airlines is 38% 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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