What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to South Bend round-trip?

According to our current data, Delta ($257), American Airlines ($308), and United Airlines ($431) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to South Bend. Delta is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to South Bend one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to South Bend are American Airlines ($109), Delta ($134), and United Airlines ($361).

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to South Bend?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to South Bend flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to South Bend?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to South Bend.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to South Bend?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to South Bend. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to South Bend?

Find a great deal and save up to 60% by booking at least 35 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to South Bend within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $355.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to South Bend?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Bend from San Francisco. Prices for February average $555 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $363. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 48% on your journey compared to booking in June

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-South Bend 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 San Francisco-South Bend flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to South Bend that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to South Bend?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to South Bend?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to South Bend by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$257 (Delta)
One-way from	$109 (American Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$452

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

Mon 6/1612:27 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop6h 48mDelta

Wed 7/97:00 amSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$257

Tue 4/112:25 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/312:16 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$308

Thu 4/2412:08 amSFO - SBN

1 stop15h 04mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/16:33 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$431

Thu 6/1911:59 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/229:18 pmSBN - SFO

3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$526

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Mon 6/1612:27 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop6h 48mDelta

Fri 7/112:15 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$257

Tue 4/112:25 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/312:16 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$308

Thu 4/2412:08 amSFO - SBN

1 stop15h 04mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/16:33 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$431

Thu 6/1911:59 pmSFO - SBN

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/229:18 pmSBN - SFO

3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$526

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to South Bend
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Tue 4/112:25 amSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/312:16 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$308

Thu 4/312:20 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop7h 03mDelta

Sun 8/3112:13 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop9h 39mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$337

Fri 4/1811:55 pmSFO - SBN

1 stop9h 49mDelta

Sun 4/207:20 amSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 58mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$257

Thu 4/2412:08 amSFO - SBN

1 stop15h 04mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/16:33 pmSBN - SFO

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$431

One-way flights from San Francisco to South Bend
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Mon 5/1912:24 amSFO - SBN

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$109

Wed 5/218:58 amSFO - SBN

2 stops10h 32mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$134

Mon 5/1912:10 amSFO - SBN

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$361

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Mon 6/16

12:27 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 48m

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/11

2:15 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$257

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SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

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Tue 4/1

12:25 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 49m

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Sun 8/31

2:16 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$308

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

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Thu 4/24

12:08 am-6:12 pm

1 stop15h 04m

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Thu 5/1

6:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$431

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

11:59 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops16h 00m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 6/22

9:18 pm-9:28 am

3 stops39h 10m

$526

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:24 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$109

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

8:58 am-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$134

San FranciscoSouth Bend

SFO - SBN

SFOSBN

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:10 am-12:32 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$361

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 San Francisco-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-South Bend 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 San Francisco-South Bend flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to South Bend. 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 San Francisco to South Bend?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from San Francisco to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $497). 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 SFO to SBN?

When flying from San Francisco to South Bend, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in South Bend by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Bend ranges from 2.0 - 4.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Bend when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in South Bend by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Bend, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Bend

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,608 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to South Bend round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($257), American Airlines ($308), and United Airlines ($431) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to South Bend. Delta is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to South Bend one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to South Bend are American Airlines ($109), Delta ($134), and United Airlines ($361).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to South Bend that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to South Bend flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to South Bend?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to South Bend.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to South Bend?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to South Bend 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 San Francisco to South Bend?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from San Francisco to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $497). 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 San Francisco to South Bend

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$301	Average$579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$366	Average$579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to South Bend. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

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