How long is the flight from Sacramento to South Bend?

Departing from Sacramento to South Bend will take you 11h 52m. 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.

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.

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

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Round-trip from	$329 (Delta)
One-way from	$166 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	June
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 16, 2025.

Wed 12/36:00 amSMF - SBN

2 stops11h 52mDelta

Mon 12/84:56 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 11/14

$329

Mon 11/245:30 amSMF - SBN

2 stops13h 13mDelta

Fri 11/282:00 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 48mDelta

Deal found 11/14

$459

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Wed 12/36:00 amSMF - SBN

2 stops11h 52mDelta

Mon 12/84:56 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 11/14

$329

Sat 3/711:30 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/117:30 amSBN - SMF

1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/13

$379

Sat 3/76:30 amSMF - SBN

2 stops11h 31mDelta

Wed 3/115:25 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop8h 41mDelta

Deal found 11/13

$344

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Mon 11/245:30 amSMF - SBN

2 stops13h 13mDelta

Fri 11/282:00 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 48mDelta

Deal found 11/14

$459

Wed 12/36:00 amSMF - SBN

2 stops11h 52mDelta

Mon 12/84:56 pmSBN - SMF

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 11/14

$329

One-way flights from Sacramento to South Bend
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Thu 12/1111:20 amSMF - SBN

3 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$166

Thu 12/112:03 pmSMF - SBN

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$281

Thu 12/1110:00 amSMF - SBN

2 stops9h 40mDelta

Deal found 11/14

$286

Wed 11/267:00 amSMF - SBN

1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/16

$431

Sun 1/117:00 amSMF - SBN

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/14

$529

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SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-8:52 pm

2 stops11h 52m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 12/8

4:56 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$329

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

$344

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/7

11:30 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop9h 08m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 3/11

7:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 20m

$379

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/11

11:20 am-12:08 pm

3 stops21h 48m

$166

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/11

10:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$286

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/26

2:13 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$431

SacramentoSouth Bend

SMF - SBN

SMFSBN

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$529

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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

8,010 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

8,010 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 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

9,017 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 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

11,051 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 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 11h 52m. 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 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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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to South Bend in November.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to South Bend

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Bend from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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