How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to South Bend?

Departing from Santa Barbara to South Bend will take you 6h 39m. Santa Barbara and South Bend are separated by a distance of 1878 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to South Bend round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to South Bend.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to South Bend?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to South Bend flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to South Bend?

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Santa Barbara to South Bend. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to South Bend.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Bend?

Find a great deal and save up to 164% by booking at least 39 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Barbara to South Bend within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $445.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to South Bend?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to South Bend. Flights to South Bend from Santa Barbara in August are about $522 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $288.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to SBN?

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to South Bend.

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

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Round-trip from	$429 (American Airlines)
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Popular in	December
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Average price	$421

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Sat 3/712:41 pmSBA - SBN

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/117:16 amSBN - SBA

1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$429

Sat 3/76:00 amSBA - SBN

2 stops11h 01mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/116:20 amSBN - SBA

2 stops9h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$439

Sat 3/78:25 amSBA - SBN

2 stops9h 24mDelta

Wed 3/1112:13 pmSBN - SBA

1 stop11h 14mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$469

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Wed 10/1512:24 pmSBA - SBN

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$224

Wed 10/158:40 pmSBA - SBN

2 stops11h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$362

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Wed 3/11

7:16 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 19m

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6:00 am-8:01 pm

2 stops11h 01m

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8:25 am-8:49 pm

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12:13 pm-8:27 pm

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SBA - SBN

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12:24 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$224

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SBA - SBN

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Wed 10/15

8:40 pm-10:56 am

2 stops11h 16m

$362

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Bend (average of $328). Flying from Santa Barbara to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $414). 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Santa Barbara to South Bend. 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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7.2

Good

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American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to South Bend?
Departing from Santa Barbara to South Bend will take you 6h 39m. Santa Barbara and South Bend are separated by a distance of 1878 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to South Bend round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to South Bend.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to South Bend that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to South Bend flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to South Bend.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to South Bend?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to South Bend?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Bend (average of $328). Flying from Santa Barbara to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $414). 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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