How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to South Bend?

Departing from Santa Ana, California to South Bend will take you 7h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1799 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to South Bend round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($288) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to South Bend. American Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to SBN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana, California to South Bend as you normally would.

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Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to South Bend that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to South Bend?

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

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$280+ Flights from Santa Ana, CA to South Bend

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Tue 12/306:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/11:24 pmSBN - SNA

1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$511

Best flights from Santa Ana to South Bend
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Thu 1/226:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:28 pmSBN - SNA

1 stop21h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$289

Thu 1/2210:51 amSNA - SBN

1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/256:30 pmSBN - SNA

1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$309

Thu 1/16:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/51:24 pmSBN - SNA

1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$359

Wed 1/146:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/177:30 amSBN - SNA

1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$399

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Thu 1/16:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/51:24 pmSBN - SNA

1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$359

Wed 1/146:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/177:30 amSBN - SNA

1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$399

Thu 1/226:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:28 pmSBN - SNA

1 stop21h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$289

Thu 1/2210:51 amSNA - SBN

1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/256:30 pmSBN - SNA

1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$309

Thu 1/2910:51 amSNA - SBN

1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/26:30 pmSBN - SNA

1 stop27h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$493

One-way flights from Santa Ana to South Bend
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Tue 3/1711:55 amSNA - SBN

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$280

Tue 3/2411:55 amSNA - SBN

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$287

Sun 3/159:20 pmSNA - SBN

2 stops13h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$315

Mon 3/237:30 amSNA - SBN

2 stops11h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$322

Wed 3/186:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$325

Sat 5/1611:10 amSNA - SBN

2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$330

Mon 3/1612:47 pmSNA - SBN

1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$375

Thu 3/267:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$380

Sun 3/228:30 amSNA - SBN

2 stops33h 18mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$392

Sun 3/227:45 amSNA - SBN

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$459

Tue 3/178:59 amSNA - SBN

3 stops24h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$505

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$289 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$280 (Delta)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$477

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Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

6:45 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 11m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 1/25

5:28 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$289

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

10:51 am-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 49m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 1/25

6:30 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$309

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/1

6:45 am-6:57 pm

1 stop9h 12m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 1/5

1:24 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$359

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/14

6:45 am-5:44 pm

1 stop7h 59m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 1/17

7:30 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 21m

$399

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/17

11:55 am-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$280

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/25

11:55 am-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$280

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/18

7:30 am-10:29 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$285

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

6:45 am-8:48 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$285

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/15

9:20 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops13h 07m

$315

Santa AnaSouth Bend

SNA - SBN

SNASBN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/26

9:20 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops13h 07m

$315

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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

*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 Santa Ana, California-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana, California to South Bend?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to South Bend (average of $77). Flying from Santa Ana, California to South Bend in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to South Bend, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to South Bend?
Departing from Santa Ana, California to South Bend will take you 7h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1799 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to South Bend round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($288) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to South Bend. American Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to South Bend that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to South Bend flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to South Bend?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to South Bend.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to South Bend?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to South Bend?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to South Bend (average of $77). Flying from Santa Ana, California to South Bend in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Ana to South Bend

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to South Bend

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to South Bend

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to South Bend?

Reviews of airlines servicing South Bend

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