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$56+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — WAS
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to Washington, D.C.

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$87
(Priceline)

One-way from

$56
(Priceline)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$265

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
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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 April 11, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/611:07 amSBN - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mBreeze Airways
Mon 6/98:30 amIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 57mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/10$87
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/21:24 pmSBN - DCA
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Mon 5/55:47 pmDCA - SBN
1 stop3h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/10$149
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/29:40 amSBN - IAD
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/57:00 pmIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/305:47 pmSBN - IAD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Mon 6/23:37 pmIAD - SBN
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/10$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/25:22 pmSBN - DCA
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/45:00 amDCA - SBN
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 4/185:22 pmSBN - IAD
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/245:00 amIAD - SBN
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 5/145:47 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Sat 5/171:00 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/9$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/25:22 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/35:55 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 6/67:49 pmSBN - IAD
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/98:30 amIAD - SBN
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/164:40 pmSBN - DCA
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/187:25 amDCA - SBN
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sun 5/46:03 amSBN - BWI
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/65:18 pmBWI - SBN
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 5/110:28 pmSBN - BWI
1 stop31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/46:51 amBWI - SBN
1 stop14h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$323

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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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 6/6

11:07 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/9

8:30 am-10:27 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$87

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/2

1:24 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

5:47 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop3h 09m

$149

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/2

9:40 am-2:06 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

7:00 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$158

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/30

5:47 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/2

3:37 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$217

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/2

5:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/4

5:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

$224

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 5/14

5:47 pm-12:48 am

1 stop7h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/17

1:00 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$247

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/2

5:22 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/5

5:27 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$249

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - IAD

SBNIAD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 6/6

7:49 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops25h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/9

8:30 am-10:27 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$257

South BendWashington, D.C.

SBN - DCA

SBNDCA

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/16

4:40 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/18

7:25 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$294

South BendBaltimore

SBN - BWI

SBNBWI

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 5/4

6:03 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

5:18 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$297

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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-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.
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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 April 4, 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 April 11, 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 April 11, 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

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 1 outbound flight 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 ($87), Delta ($149), and United Airlines ($158) 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 65% 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 $56 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $75 and Allegiant Air from $98 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.

  • 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$41Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$77Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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