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$324+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to South Bend (ILM - SBN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SBN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) 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 September 11, 2025.

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$469
(American Airlines)
From Wilmington New Hanover County to South Bend/Michiana
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to South Bend
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/1612:12 pmILM - SBN
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:05 amSBN - ILM
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 9/184:44 pmILM - SBN
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/206:03 pmSBN - ILM
2 stops45h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/177:40 pmILM - SBN
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/207:55 pmSBN - ILM
1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 9/186:32 pmILM - SBN
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:05 amSBN - ILM
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/252:42 pmILM - SBN
2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/293:25 pmSBN - ILM
2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 9/146:32 pmILM - SBN
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/257:47 pmSBN - ILM
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/116:06 amILM - SBN
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/136:05 amSBN - ILM
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$577

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to South Bend that are best for you.

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WilmingtonSouth Bend

ILM - SBN

ILMSBN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/17

7:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 10/20

7:55 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 13m

$469

WilmingtonSouth Bend

ILM - SBN

ILMSBN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 9/25

2:42 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops8h 41m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 9/29

3:25 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$479

WilmingtonSouth Bend

ILM - SBN

ILMSBN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/17

11:19 am-8:49 pm

2 stops9h 30m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 10/20

2:16 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$1,329

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Deals found on 9/10

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to South Bend

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to South Bend (average of $328). Flying from Wilmington 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to South Bend, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to South Bend?

    Departing from Wilmington to South Bend will take you 4h 55m. There are 687 mi between Wilmington and South Bend. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to South Bend round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wilmington to South Bend round-trip from $268.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington 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 Wilmington to South Bend?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to South Bend (average of $328). Flying from Wilmington 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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Top airline flying from Wilmington to South Bend

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wilmington 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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