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Cheapest round-trip
$273
Typical prices: $376-$608
American Airlines
Wed 8/19Sat 8/22
SFO - SBN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$139
Typical prices: $208-$392
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/19
SFO - SBN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $273 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $442 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 19m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Bend (SFO-SBN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to South Bend that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to South Bend

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 11:33 pm
SFO
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SBN
8h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:38 pm - 11:10 pm
SBN
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SFO
7h 32m
1 stop
$273American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:06 pm - 12:27 pm
SFO
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SBN
11h 21m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:58 pm - 11:51 pm
SBN
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SFO
29h 53m
1 stop
$307Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 11:01 am
SFO
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SBN
8h 16m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:03 pm - 12:15 am
SBN
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SFO
10h 12m
1 stop
$311Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 8:29 pm
SFO
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SBN
11h 04m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 8:23 am
SBN
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SFO
14h 13m
1 stop
$325Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:06 pm - 12:27 pm
SFO
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SBN
11h 21m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 6:22 pm
SBN
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SFO
31h 05m
2 stops
$330Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:22 am - 8:20 pm
SFO
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SBN
10h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:58 pm - 11:51 pm
SBN
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SFO
29h 53m
1 stop
$333Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:13 am - 12:37 pm
SFO
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SBN
23h 24m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 8:42 am
SBN
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SFO
21h 35m
1 stop
$334Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 11:01 am
SFO
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SBN
8h 16m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 10:49 am
SBN
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SFO
6h 44m
1 stop
$336Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:22 am - 9:48 pm
SFO
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SBN
12h 26m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 11:51 pm
SBN
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
$340Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:23 pm
SFO
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SBN
7h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:09 pm - 11:56 pm
SBN
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SFO
11h 47m
2 stops
$341Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to South Bend flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to South Bend to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to South Bend?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to South Bend departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to South Bend, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to South Bend is September, where tickets cost $386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $602 and $574 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to South Bend based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to South Bend

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to South Bend?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to South Bend was $139 for a one-way ticket and $273 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and South Bend?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to South Bend?

    San Francisco and South Bend are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at South Bend/Michiana.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to South Bend?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to South Bend?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and South Bend, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to South Bend, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to South Bend are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $515 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $517 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to South Bend?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to South Bend.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to South Bend?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to South Bend from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to South Bend?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to South Bend with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SBN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to South Bend?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to South Bend from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to South Bend

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to South Bend. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to South Bend? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8462 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

10.0 ExcellentRachel, Jul 2026
SFO - SLC
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Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

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