Washington, D.C.

$51+ Cheap flights from South Bend (SBN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SBN — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$51
(Priceline)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$278 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 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. 28% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 12, 2025.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 8/411:07 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mBreeze Airways
Mon 8/118:30 amIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 57mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/12$78
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/89:55 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/107:15 pmIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/15:18 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Fri 7/43:00 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/10$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/118:30 amSBN - DCA
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Mon 7/2112:10 pmDCA - SBN
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/12$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/118:30 amSBN - IAD
1 stop3h 02mDelta
Mon 7/215:23 pmIAD - SBN
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/12$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 6/307:54 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/86:53 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$224
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Fri 7/1811:07 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/209:25 amIAD - SBN
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$239
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Thu 6/2611:54 amSBN - IAD
2 stops21h 29mAllegiant Air
Thu 7/319:25 amIAD - SBN
1 stop9h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/11$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/171:47 pmSBN - IAD
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/208:14 pmIAD - SBN
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/307:49 pmSBN - BWI
2 stops27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/88:22 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/187:30 amSBN - DCA
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/206:00 pmDCA - SBN
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$299
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Fri 7/49:20 amSBN - BWI
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/75:20 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$326

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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

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 8/4

11:07 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/11

8:30 am-10:27 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$78

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 8/8

9:55 am-11:38 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/10

7:15 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$148

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 7/1

5:18 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/4

3:00 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$217

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/11

8:30 am-11:34 am

1 stop3h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/21

12:10 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$217

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/11

8:30 am-11:32 am

1 stop3h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/21

5:23 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$217

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/30

7:54 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/8

6:53 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$224

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/18

11:07 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/20

9:25 am-6:57 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$239

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 6/26

11:54 am-9:23 am

2 stops21h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/31

9:25 am-6:57 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$241

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 6/30

7:49 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops27h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/8

8:22 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 33m

$286

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/18

7:30 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/20

6:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$299

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C.

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 June 9, 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Bend to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

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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, Breeze Airways ($78), United Airlines ($148), and Delta ($217) 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 67% 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 $51 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $97 and American Airlines from $100 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.?

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

  • 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$41Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$77Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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