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$118+ Cheap flights from South Bend to Tampa (SBN - TPA)

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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — TPA
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to Tampa

Cheapest flights from South Bend to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Bend to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 4/2710:49 am
SBN
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TPA
1 stop22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/306:39 pm
TPA
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SBN
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Mon 4/2710:49 am
SBN
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TPA
1 stop22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/76:39 pm
TPA
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SBN
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Mon 5/410:49 am
SBN
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TPA
1 stop22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/76:39 pm
TPA
-
SBN
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 2/2310:04 am
SBN
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TPA
1 stop10h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/268:30 am
TPA
-
SBN
1 stop24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Mon 4/2710:49 am
SBN
-
TPA
1 stop22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/36:39 pm
TPA
-
SBN
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Mon 3/210:04 am
SBN
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TPA
1 stop21h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/59:55 pm
TPA
-
SBN
1 stop11h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/244:39 pm
SBN
-
TPA
1 stop22h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/306:39 pm
TPA
-
SBN
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Mon 3/239:49 am
SBN
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TPA
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/2610:54 pm
TPA
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SBN
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$249

Find flight deals from South Bend to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) to Tampa (TPA). 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 February 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$175 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from South Bend to Tampa 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 February 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to Tampa that are best for you.

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South Bend

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Tampa

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Price

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 4/16

8:53 pm-10:08 am

2 stops13h 15m

Tampa

Sun 4/19

6:39 pm-9:59 am

1 stop15h 20m

$277

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 4/25

1:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Tampa

Fri 5/1

4:15 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$279

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/30

11:36 am-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Tampa

Sat 6/6

7:35 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$279

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 3/23

12:19 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Tampa

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$279

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/2

3:14 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Tampa

Sat 5/9

7:10 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$279

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 4/25

1:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Tampa

Sat 5/2

6:10 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$279

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 5/20

3:14 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Tampa

Sun 5/24

7:35 am-12:26 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$279

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 4/15

12:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Tampa

Tue 4/21

6:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$279

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/23

1:18 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Tampa

Wed 5/27

3:21 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$279

South BendTampa

SBN - TPA

SBNTPA

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 5/19

4:56 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Tampa

Wed 5/27

3:21 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$293

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Compare providers for flights from South Bend to Tampa

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 South Bend to Tampa in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 South Bend-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on South Bend-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 South Bend-Tampa 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 South Bend to Tampa

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Bend to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from South Bend to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 18, 2026.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Bend to Tampa. 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 South Bend to Tampa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Tampa (average of $53). Flying from South Bend to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $81). 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 Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated February 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from South Bend to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,314 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,307 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
711 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Bend to Tampa. 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 South Bend to Tampa?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Bend to Tampa in 5h 50m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. South Bend and Tampa are separated by a distance of 971 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from South Bend to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($120), American Airlines ($238), and Delta ($252) offers the cheapest pricing from South Bend to Tampa. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Bend to Tampa?

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Tampa (average of $53). Flying from South Bend to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $81). 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 South Bend to Tampa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Bend to Tampa. 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$120Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$252Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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