HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Washington, D.C.

$89+ Cheap flights from South Bend (SBN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — WAS
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Thu 7/23
Thu 7/30
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from South Bend to Washington, D.C.

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 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/214:25 pm
SBN
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/281:50 pm
IAD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/20$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/34:25 pm
SBN
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/71:50 pm
IAD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/21$168
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/244:25 pm
SBN
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/271:50 pm
IAD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/19$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/174:25 pm
SBN
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/201:50 pm
IAD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/19$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/34:25 pm
SBN
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/61:50 pm
IAD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/20$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/134:25 pm
SBN
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
Breeze Airways
Fri 7/171:50 pm
IAD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/23$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 10/195:20 pm
SBN
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 36m
Breeze Airways
Fri 10/232:44 pm
IAD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 56m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/21$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/174:25 pm
SBN
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
Breeze Airways
Fri 7/241:50 pm
IAD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 50m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/19$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/137:35 pm
SBN
-
BWI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/161:05 pm
BWI
-
SBN
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/207:35 pm
SBN
-
BWI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/299:28 pm
BWI
-
SBN
1 stop11h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/207:35 pm
SBN
-
BWI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/253:21 pm
BWI
-
SBN
1 stop28h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sun 7/198:53 pm
SBN
-
BWI
1 stop12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/261:05 pm
BWI
-
SBN
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$258

Find 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$249 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for South Bend/Michiana-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for South Bend/Michiana-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
Search Deals
From South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Search Deals
One-way flight from South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 June 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 7/20

7:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/29

9:37 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$267

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 7/14

9:54 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/18

6:50 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$269
Quickest round-trip

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 9/4

2:09 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

7:00 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$269

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 7/16

9:54 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/19

6:50 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$269

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 8/21

7:39 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

7:00 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$279

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 8/13

8:20 am-11:42 am

1 stop3h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/18

9:59 am-2:34 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$285

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 8/13

8:20 am-11:28 am

1 stop3h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/18

5:29 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$289

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/31

11:42 am-6:37 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/3

9:39 am-2:34 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$289

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/17

11:48 am-6:21 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/20

11:10 am-2:32 pm

1 stop3h 22m

$289

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/17

11:24 am-3:42 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/20

7:10 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$289

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/19

Showing 1-10 of 56 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

Compare providers for flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C. in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on South Bend-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-Washington, D.C. 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-Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from South Bend with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $23). Flying from South Bend to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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 23, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Bend to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 72% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

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

Booking 70 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.

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 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Delta, andUnited 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,427 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,878 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,747 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. 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 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.

  • How long is the flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 41m. There are 503 mi between South Bend and Washington, D.C.. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($58), United Airlines ($137), and American Airlines ($213) 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 78% 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 $48 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $103 and Delta from $169 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Bend to Washington, D.C. are South Bend/Michiana - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, South Bend/Michiana - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and South Bend/Michiana - Baltimore/Washington.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Bend to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines (85%), Mesa Airlines (85%) and Breeze Airways (83%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $306 for a flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $113 while the most popular route, (South Bend/Michiana - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $138.

  • 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 $23). Flying from South Bend to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Washington, D.C.?

Book flights to Washington, D.C. if you plan to visit one of these locations
Alexandria
Arlington
Tysons
Owings Mills
Springfield
Lanham
Reston
Herndon
Rockville
Hyattsville
Falls Church
Laurel
Fredericksburg
Hanover
Manassas
Waldorf
Silver Spring
Largo
Clinton
Hunt Valley

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$58Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.