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$253+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SBN
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South Bend

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 March 16, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 9/2612:50 pm
SAN
-
SBN
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Fri 10/28:00 am
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/2810:40 pm
SAN
-
SBN
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 6/137:35 am
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 5/2510:30 pm
SAN
-
SBN
1 stop9h 43m
Delta
Mon 6/12:18 pm
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/16:20 am
SAN
-
SBN
1 stop8h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 4/146:15 am
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 3/312:05 pm
SAN
-
SBN
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 4/56:15 am
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 9/3012:50 pm
SAN
-
SBN
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Mon 10/58:00 am
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 9/2312:50 pm
SAN
-
SBN
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Fri 10/22:30 pm
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 9/2410:30 pm
SAN
-
SBN
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 10/79:34 am
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 9/266:26 pm
SAN
-
SBN
2 stops10h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 10/26:20 am
SBN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$412

Find 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$458
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Bend that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-6:17 pm

1 stop8h 57m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 4/14

9:27 am-2:57 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$358

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-4:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 4/14

11:40 am-8:46 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$412

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Sat 4/25

8:00 am-8:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 4/29

11:40 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$412

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Mon 5/25

8:32 pm-11:01 am

2 stops11h 29m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/1

3:44 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$417
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-4:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 4/5

6:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 25m

$421
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Fri 4/24

6:40 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$373
Quickest one-way

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Sun 4/5

6:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$383

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Sun 4/5

7:14 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops16h 37m

$399

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Sat 3/21

2:08 pm-8:59 am

3 stops39h 51m

$418

San DiegoSouth Bend

SAN - SBN

SANSBN

San Diego

Wed 7/1

7:50 am-8:28 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$427

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Deals found on 3/13

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Bend (average of $97). Flying from San Diego to South Bend in March is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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.

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 March 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
8,296 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
9,428 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
7.1
Good
11,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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 $366, United Airlines can have you in South Bend from San Diego in 8h 57m. 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 $277, 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 32% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Bend (average of $97). Flying from San Diego to South Bend in March is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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