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$100+ Cheap flights from South Bend to Columbia (SBN - CAE)

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — CAE
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia (CAE). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$444
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Cheapest flights from South Bend to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Bend to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/2910:05 amSBN - CAE
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/12:50 pmCAE - SBN
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/297:19 amSBN - CAE
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/112:40 pmCAE - SBN
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$649

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Bend to Columbia 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to Columbia that are best for you.

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South Bend

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Columbia

Route

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Price

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 4/29

10:05 am-2:17 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/1

2:50 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$389

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 4/29

7:19 am-3:49 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/1

12:40 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$649

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/3

5:22 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$100

South BendColumbia

SBN - CAE

SBNCAE

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/3

7:55 am-2:12 pm

2 stops6h 17m

$105

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Deals found on 3/24

Compare providers for flights from South Bend to Columbia

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Bend to Columbia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from South Bend to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Bend to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from South Bend to Columbia round-trip from $389. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from South Bend to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 3 airlines flying from South Bend to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Bend to Columbia. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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