How long is the flight from San Diego to South Bend?

For as low as $350, United Airlines can have you in South Bend from San Diego in 6h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1796 mi.

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

American Airlines, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to South Bend.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to South Bend one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $86 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $130 and Delta from $138 one-way.

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 San Diego to South Bend?

Before booking your flight from San Diego to South Bend check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta.

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

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How can I find direct flights from San Diego to South Bend?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

Tue 12/301:13 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Tue 1/65:18 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$393

Tue 12/301:13 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Mon 1/52:51 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop7h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$408

Mon 12/227:21 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/31:47 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$422

Mon 12/292:11 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/26:05 amSBN - SAN

1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$423

Thu 12/1811:05 amSAN - SBN

1 stop7h 37mDelta

Tue 12/235:54 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$456

Thu 12/186:15 amSAN - SBN

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Mon 12/228:20 amSBN - SAN

1 stop9h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$491

Tue 12/309:50 amSAN - SBN

2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/65:13 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$496

Thu 12/2511:25 amSAN - SBN

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Wed 12/311:45 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop10h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$506

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Wed 1/142:11 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/186:00 amSBN - SAN

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$350

Tue 12/301:13 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Tue 1/65:18 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$393

Tue 12/301:13 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Mon 1/52:51 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop7h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$408

Mon 12/292:11 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/26:05 amSBN - SAN

1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$423

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Thu 12/1811:05 amSAN - SBN

1 stop7h 37mDelta

Tue 12/235:54 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$456

Mon 12/227:21 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/31:47 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$422

Mon 12/292:11 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/26:05 amSBN - SAN

1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$423

Tue 12/301:13 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Tue 1/65:18 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$393

Tue 12/301:13 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Mon 1/52:51 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop7h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$408

Wed 1/142:11 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/184:41 pmSBN - SAN

1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$350

One-way flights from San Diego to South Bend
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Mon 12/292:11 pmSAN - SBN

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$167

Mon 12/292:10 pmSAN - SBN

2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$251

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Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$276 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$167 (United Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$355

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San Diego

Wed 1/14

2:11 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 19m

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Sun 1/18

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

$350

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SAN - SBN

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Tue 12/30

1:13 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 26m

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Tue 1/6

5:18 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$393

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Tue 12/30

1:13 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 26m

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Mon 1/5

2:51 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$408

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Mon 12/29

2:11 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 09m

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 1/2

6:05 am-9:44 am

1 stop6h 39m

$423

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Mon 12/29

2:11 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$167

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SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Mon 12/29

2:10 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$251

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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
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 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 San Diego-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Diego-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-South Bend flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to South Bend?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Bend (average of $88). Flying from San Diego to South Bend in May is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 SAN to SBN?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to South Bend at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Bend

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to South Bend by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of 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

9,095 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

11,048 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 San Diego to South Bend?
For as low as $350, United Airlines can have you in South Bend from San Diego in 6h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1796 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to South Bend round-trip?
American Airlines, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to South Bend.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to South Bend one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $86 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $130 and Delta from $138 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Bend that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to South Bend flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to South Bend?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to South Bend.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to South Bend?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to South Bend?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Bend (average of $88). Flying from San Diego to South Bend in May is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 San Diego to South Bend

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$282	Average$403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$283	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to South Bend

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Bend

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