How long is the flight from Sacramento to South Bend?

Departing from Sacramento to South Bend will take you 5h 53m. The distance from Sacramento to South Bend is about 1859 mi.

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

Delta, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to South Bend.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 Sacramento to South Bend?

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

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-South Bend flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to South Bend?

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

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Tue 12/307:00 amSMF - SBN

1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/31:24 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$449

Tue 12/232:13 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/47:30 amSBN - SMF

1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$477

Tue 12/306:15 amSMF - SBN

2 stops12h 27mDelta

Sat 1/36:00 amSBN - SMF

2 stops13h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$546

Thu 12/257:00 amSMF - SBN

1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/294:10 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$674

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to South Bend that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Wed 2/187:08 amSMF - SBN

1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/257:30 amSBN - SMF

1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$309

Sat 1/177:00 amSMF - SBN

1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/201:19 pmSBN - SMF

2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$314

Wed 2/410:50 amSMF - SBN

1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/76:00 amSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$399

Fri 1/167:15 amSMF - SBN

1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/191:19 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$399

Sat 1/177:00 amSMF - SBN

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/191:19 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$399

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Tue 12/232:13 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/47:30 amSBN - SMF

1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$477

Tue 12/307:00 amSMF - SBN

1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/31:24 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$449

Tue 12/306:15 amSMF - SBN

2 stops12h 27mDelta

Sat 1/36:00 amSBN - SMF

2 stops13h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$546

Tue 1/68:30 pmSMF - SBN

2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/101:25 pmSBN - SMF

2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$459

Fri 1/167:15 amSMF - SBN

1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/191:19 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$399

Sat 1/177:00 amSMF - SBN

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/201:19 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$309

Sat 1/177:15 amSMF - SBN

2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/191:19 pmSBN - SMF

2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$409

One-way flights from Sacramento to South Bend
Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to South Bend. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Wed 2/2511:27 amSMF - SBN

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$260

Wed 2/259:12 amSMF - SBN

2 stops8h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$265

Fri 2/2712:08 pmSMF - SBN

3 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$301

Thu 2/267:08 amSMF - SBN

1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$305

Wed 2/251:07 pmSMF - SBN

3 stops26h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$445

Mon 12/2911:59 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$485

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$309 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$260 (American Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$378

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SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

7:08 am-4:01 pm

1 stop5h 53m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 2/25

7:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$309

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-4:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 1/20

1:19 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$314

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

10:50 am-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

$399

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/16

7:15 am-7:56 pm

1 stop9h 41m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 1/19

1:19 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$399

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 1/19

1:19 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$399

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

11:27 am-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$260

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

10:29 pm-11:05 am

1 stop9h 36m

$260

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

9:12 am-10:38 pm

2 stops10h 26m

$265

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

6:40 am-10:38 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$265

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

9:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$265

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Sacramento-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-South Bend flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to South Bend (average of $126). Flying from Sacramento to South Bend in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 SMF to SBN?

When flying from Sacramento to South Bend, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Bend

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to South Bend, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sacramento to South Bend?
Departing from Sacramento to South Bend will take you 5h 53m. The distance from Sacramento to South Bend is about 1859 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to South Bend round-trip?
Delta, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to South Bend.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to South Bend that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to South Bend flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to South Bend?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to South Bend.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to South Bend?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to South Bend?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to South Bend (average of $126). Flying from Sacramento to South Bend in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 Sacramento to South Bend

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$288	Average$294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Bend

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