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$129+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Bend (SFO - 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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SBN
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$527
From San Francisco to South Bend/Michiana
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 7/712:50 amSFO - SBN
2 stops9h 44mDelta
jue. 7/102:14 pmSBN - SFO
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/10$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/2411:59 pmSFO - SBN
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
vie. 7/255:25 pmSBN - SFO
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 7/56:10 amSFO - SBN
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/159:55 amSBN - SFO
1 stop10h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$347

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Bend that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

South Bend

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

lun. 7/7

12:50 am-1:34 pm

2 stops9h 44m

South Bend/Michiana

jue. 7/10

2:14 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops11h 57m

$267

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

mar. 6/24

11:59 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 10m

South Bend/Michiana

vie. 7/25

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$328

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

sáb. 7/5

6:10 am-5:39 pm

1 stop8h 29m

South Bend/Michiana

mar. 7/15

9:55 am-5:47 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$347

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

sáb. 7/12

6:05 am-6:03 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$129

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

sáb. 7/5

5:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$174

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

sáb. 7/12

6:45 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$179

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Deals found on 6/10

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from San Francisco to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 SFO to SBN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 junio 12, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to South Bend, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in South Bend by month

Plan your trip to South Bend by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Bend by month

Plan your trip to South Bend by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to South Bend, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($257), Delta ($262), and United Airlines ($347) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to South Bend. American Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to South Bend are Delta ($129), United Airlines ($174), and American Airlines ($179).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to South Bend flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to South Bend.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to South Bend?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to South Bend?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from San Francisco to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 Francisco to South Bend

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$256Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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