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Among airlines operating Minneapolis to South Bend flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and South Bend.

Flights from Minneapolis to South Bend usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to South Bend.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $399 round-trip, compared to $505 via a layover through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$70 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to South Bend most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 14% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Minneapolis to South Bend route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $329 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $549, a difference of $220. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to South Bend flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to South Bend takes 1h 34m, covering 410 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to South Bend:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 9:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:21 pm and lands at 9:55 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $299 to $1,601. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to South Bend are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 4h 37m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

South Bend/Michiana Airport (SBN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Alamo
· Avis
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· National

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to South Bend range from $339 to $509, with an average of $421 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to South Bend flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue