How long is the flight from Sacramento to South Bend?

Departing from Sacramento to South Bend will take you 8h 43m. The distance from Sacramento to South Bend is about 1859 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Round-trip from	$289 (Delta)
One-way from	$144 (Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$493

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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 November 12, 2025.

Mon 12/810:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 15mDelta

Mon 12/154:56 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 11/10

$289

Wed 11/1210:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Tue 11/187:05 amSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 49mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$477

Thu 11/1310:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Wed 11/194:56 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$484

Thu 11/1310:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Thu 11/207:05 amSBN - SMF

2 stops11h 55mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$489

Thu 11/1310:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Sat 11/157:05 amSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 51mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$512

Thu 11/1310:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Sun 11/166:00 amSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 12mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$519

Best flights from Sacramento to South Bend
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 November 12, 2025.

Mon 12/87:05 pmSMF - SBN

2 stops13h 40mDelta

Mon 12/154:56 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 11/10

$294

Sat 3/711:55 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/117:30 amSBN - SMF

1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9

$379

Sat 3/76:30 amSMF - SBN

2 stops11h 31mDelta

Wed 3/115:25 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 41mDelta

Deal found 11/9

$374

Sun 12/2811:59 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/311:24 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/10

$519

Mon 3/27:08 amSMF - SBN

1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines

Thu 3/51:13 pmSBN - SMF

2 stops10h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$524

Last-minute flights from Sacramento to South Bend
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to South Bend. Data last updated November 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 11/1210:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Tue 11/187:05 amSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 49mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$477

Thu 11/1310:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Wed 11/194:56 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$484

Thu 11/1310:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Thu 11/207:05 amSBN - SMF

2 stops11h 55mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$489

Thu 11/136:00 amSMF - SBN

2 stops12h 43mDelta

Fri 11/214:01 pmSBN - SMF

2 stops10h 56mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$494

Thu 11/1310:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Sat 11/157:05 amSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 51mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$512

Thu 11/1310:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Sun 11/166:00 amSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 12mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$519

Mon 12/810:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop10h 15mDelta

Mon 12/154:56 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 11/10

$289

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 November 12, 2025.

Mon 12/157:41 pmSMF - SBN

3 stops43h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$144

Fri 12/1212:31 pmSMF - SBN

3 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$231

Fri 12/1211:08 amSMF - SBN

1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$260

Fri 12/1210:30 pmSMF - SBN

2 stops12h 33mDelta

Deal found 11/12

$265

Sat 12/62:03 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9

$281

Wed 11/268:45 amSMF - SBN

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$361

Sat 2/141:07 pmSMF - SBN

3 stops20h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$460

Sat 12/611:35 pmSMF - SBN

3 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9

$605

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SMF - SBN

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Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

7:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops13h 40m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 12/15

4:56 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$294

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-9:01 pm

2 stops11h 31m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 3/11

5:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$374

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/7

11:55 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop8h 43m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 3/11

7:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 20m

$379

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/28

11:59 pm-10:54 am

1 stop7h 55m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 12/31

1:24 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$519

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

7:08 am-4:01 pm

1 stop5h 53m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 3/5

1:13 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$524

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/15

7:41 pm-6:13 pm

3 stops43h 32m

$144

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/12

12:31 pm-6:54 pm

3 stops27h 23m

$231

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/12

11:08 am-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$260

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/15

2:03 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$260

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 04m

$265

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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

8,009 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

8,009 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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

9,015 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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

11,050 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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 8h 43m. The distance from Sacramento to South Bend is about 1859 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to SBN?

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.

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