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$290+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to South Bend (SBA - 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SBN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to South Bend

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 10/2712:15 pm
SBA
-
SBN
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 10/317:30 am
SBN
-
SBA
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/137:05 pm
SBA
-
SBN
2 stops13h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 2/177:30 am
SBN
-
SBA
2 stops13h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/131:02 pm
SBA
-
SBN
3 stops19h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 2/176:07 am
SBN
-
SBA
2 stops10h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$759

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$473
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$290
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$639
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to South Bend that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

South Bend

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSouth Bend

SBA - SBN

SBASBN

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

7:05 pm-11:15 am

2 stops13h 10m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 2/17

7:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$473

Santa BarbaraSouth Bend

SBA - SBN

SBASBN

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

1:02 pm-11:13 am

3 stops19h 11m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 2/17

6:07 am-1:18 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$759

Santa BarbaraSouth Bend

SBA - SBN

SBASBN

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

7:05 pm-11:15 am

2 stops13h 10m

$295

Santa BarbaraSouth Bend

SBA - SBN

SBASBN

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-11:23 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$322

Santa BarbaraSouth Bend

SBA - SBN

SBASBN

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/21

7:24 pm-11:58 am

2 stops13h 34m

$345

Santa BarbaraSouth Bend

SBA - SBN

SBASBN

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

1:02 pm-11:13 am

3 stops19h 11m

$500

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Deals found on 1/28

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Bend?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Bend (average of $77). Flying from Santa Barbara 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to South Bend?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to South Bend will take you 13h 10m. 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.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to South Bend (average of $77). Flying from Santa Barbara 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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