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$106+ Cheap flights from San Diego to South Bend (SAN - 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SBN
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to South Bend
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 October 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 12/47:00 amSAN - SBN
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/711:25 amSBN - SAN
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/127:00 amSAN - SBN
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:05 amSBN - SAN
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/1010:51 amSAN - SBN
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/1411:57 amSBN - SAN
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/2511:02 amSAN - SBN
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Thu 11/278:10 amSBN - SAN
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/29$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 10/2911:00 amSAN - SBN
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Wed 11/57:19 amSBN - SAN
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/27$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/2410:00 pmSAN - SBN
2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/276:05 amSBN - SAN
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/278:45 pmSAN - SBN
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:05 amSBN - SAN
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$434

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$106
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$427
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Bend that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

South Bend

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 12/7

11:25 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$266

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-6:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 11/16

6:05 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 26m

$291

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Mon 11/10

10:51 am-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 46m

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 11/14

11:57 am-4:08 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$313

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Tue 11/25

11:02 am-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 41m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 11/27

8:10 am-2:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$363

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Mon 11/24

10:00 pm-10:53 am

2 stops9h 53m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 11/27

6:05 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 34m

$430

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Wed 11/26

11:02 am-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 23m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 11/27

6:05 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 34m

$430

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Sat 12/27

8:45 pm-10:54 am

2 stops11h 09m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 1/1

6:22 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$434

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Wed 1/7

1:33 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop28h 23m

$106

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Wed 1/7

9:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$127

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Fri 11/7

12:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$320

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Deals found on 10/28

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to South Bend in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to South Bend

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Bend (average of $93). Flying from San Diego to South Bend in May is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 October 29, 2025.

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 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 October 29, 2025.
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
7,992 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to South Bend?

    For as low as $266, United Airlines can have you in South Bend from San Diego in 8h 37m. 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 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $93). Flying from San Diego to South Bend in May is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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