Washington, D.C.

$44+ Cheap flights from South Bend (SBN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SBN — WAS
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$87
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$44
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$137 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
From South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/159:55 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/187:15 pmIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$87
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/111:07 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mBreeze Airways
Mon 8/48:30 amIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 57mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/29$98
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/197:40 pmSBN - DCA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2110:03 amDCA - SBN
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$209
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Fri 8/12:14 pmSBN - DCA
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Mon 8/43:59 pmDCA - SBN
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/29$217
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Fri 8/155:25 pmSBN - IAD
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Mon 8/185:11 pmIAD - SBN
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/28$217
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Fri 9/197:00 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Sun 9/216:00 amBWI - SBN
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/27$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/86:58 pmSBN - IAD
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/108:19 pmIAD - SBN
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/126:58 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/167:45 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$259
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Mon 9/111:07 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/54:43 pmIAD - SBN
2 stops16h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$273
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Sat 8/96:05 amSBN - DCA
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/126:00 pmDCA - SBN
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/216:27 pmSBN - BWI
2 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:54 pmBWI - SBN
2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/124:53 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/136:15 amBWI - SBN
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$473

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

South Bend

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 8/15

9:55 am-11:38 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

7:15 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$87

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 9/26

4:54 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/29

2:10 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$98

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 9/19

7:40 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/21

10:03 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$209

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 10/3

7:05 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/6

5:00 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$217

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 8/15

5:25 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

5:11 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$217

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 9/19

7:00 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

$249

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 8/8

6:58 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/10

8:19 pm-12:24 am

1 stop4h 05m

$257

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 8/12

6:58 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/16

7:45 pm-12:24 am

1 stop4h 39m

$259

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 9/1

11:07 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/5

4:43 pm-9:27 am

2 stops16h 44m

$273

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/9

6:05 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/12

6:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$279

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

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

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from South Bend to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 SBN to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Bend to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 67% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines from South Bend to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    South Bend/Michiana (SBN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from South Bend/Michiana; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the South Bend airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 3.4 mi journey to South Bend/Michiana (SBN) from South Bend’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($87), Breeze Airways ($98), and American Airlines ($209) offers the cheapest pricing from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. You may be able to fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C. for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $44 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Breeze Airways from $49 and Delta from $109 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from South Bend to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$51Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$77Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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