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$51+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South Bend (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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SBN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$62
(Priceline)

One-way from

$51
(Priceline)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$116 or less

Good one-way deal

$73 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/98:30 amIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 57mBreeze Airways
Mon 5/1211:07 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/29$153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/277:15 pmIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/299:55 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$156
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/512:29 pmIAD - SBN
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Mon 5/125:47 pmSBN - IAD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/510:19 amDCA - SBN
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Mon 5/125:47 pmSBN - DCA
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/91:44 pmDCA - SBN
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/125:33 pmSBN - DCA
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/45:02 amIAD - SBN
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/97:54 pmSBN - IAD
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/41:00 pmDCA - SBN
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/96:20 pmSBN - DCA
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 8/289:36 amBWI - SBN
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Sun 8/318:00 amSBN - BWI
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/30$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:43 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/97:49 pmSBN - BWI
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/208:30 amIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2211:54 amSBN - IAD
2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/295:30 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/317:35 amSBN - BWI
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/36:11 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/65:47 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$289

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.South Bend

IAD - SBN

IADSBN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/27

7:15 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 6/29

9:55 am-11:38 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$156

Washington, D.C.South Bend

IAD - SBN

IADSBN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/3

8:50 am-10:49 am

Nonstop1h 59m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 10/6

11:34 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$164

Washington, D.C.South Bend

DCA - SBN

DCASBN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

10:19 am-5:16 pm

1 stop6h 57m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 5/12

5:47 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$217

Washington, D.C.South Bend

DCA - SBN

DCASBN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/9

1:44 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 24m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 5/12

5:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$219

Washington, D.C.South Bend

IAD - SBN

IADSBN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

5:02 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 31m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/9

7:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$224

Washington, D.C.South Bend

DCA - SBN

DCASBN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/4

1:00 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop4h 34m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/9

6:20 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$229

Washington, D.C.South Bend

IAD - SBN

IADSBN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

10:09 am-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 46m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 6/7

5:47 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$234

BaltimoreSouth Bend

BWI - SBN

BWISBN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

6:43 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop25h 45m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/9

7:49 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$246

BaltimoreSouth Bend

BWI - SBN

BWISBN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

5:27 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 21m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/9

7:54 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 21m

$249

BaltimoreSouth Bend

BWI - SBN

BWISBN

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/5

11:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/9

5:18 pm-12:29 am

1 stop7h 11m

$254

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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 Washington, D.C. to South Bend in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-South Bend flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Bend

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Bend from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to South Bend

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Bend?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to South Bend. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 7 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Bend?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from Washington, D.C. to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 WAS to SBN?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to South Bend, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 83% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to South Bend

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to South Bend. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SBN are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to South Bend to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to South Bend. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to South Bend from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, South Bend/Michiana is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Bend from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend/Michiana (SBN) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Washington, D.C. from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to South Bend round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend round-trip from $62. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $156, and Delta, from $217. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Bend for 78% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to South Bend one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $51 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $100 and Delta from $109 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to South Bend?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - South Bend/Michiana, Baltimore/Washington - South Bend/Michiana or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - South Bend/Michiana when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to South Bend.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to South Bend?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Bend consider choosing Breeze Airways (94%), Republic Airways (80%) or United Airlines (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to South Bend is $31. On average you can expect to pay $156. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - South Bend/Michiana), can usually be booked for $63.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to South Bend?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to South Bend?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from Washington, D.C. to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to South Bend

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$34Average$82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$78Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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