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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $356-$547
American Airlines
Sun 10/28Sun 11/4
SBN - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$547
Typical prices: $307-$389
United Airlines
Thu 10/11
SBN - CAE • 1 stop
When to travel
June
Cheapest • 32% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Cheapest • Avg $353 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from South Bend to Columbia (SBN-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from South Bend to Columbia

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 11:59 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:41 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
4h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$339American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
7:38 am - 2:17 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 8:47 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
5h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$344United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 11:59 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:54 pm - 10:05 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$407American Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 9:03 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:48 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
6h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$439United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 9:03 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:17 am - 2:55 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$439United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 11:59 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 11:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
6h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$487American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:34 amSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 11:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
6h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$517American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
8:23 am - 9:23 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
13h 00m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:19 pm - 11:01 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
15h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$612Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
3:11 pm - 11:47 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 36m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
8h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$723Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
8:23 am - 6:34 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 11m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 2:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SBN South Bend/Michiana
8h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$821Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for South Bend to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from South Bend to Columbia typically range from $356 to $547. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on American Airlines.

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Key details for South Bend to Columbia flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$339
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from South Bend to Columbia

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Your South Bend to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from South Bend to Columbia?

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

  • How long is a flight from South Bend to Columbia?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from South Bend to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 42m and 5h 18m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from South Bend to Columbia?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a South Bend to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from South Bend to Columbia range from $356 to $547, with an average of $447 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from South Bend to Columbia changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $1,099. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from South Bend to Columbia looking right now?

    One-way fares from South Bend to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $685, which is 77% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from South Bend to Columbia?

    Flights from South Bend to Columbia usually depart from South Bend/Michiana (SBN) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from South Bend to Columbia pass through?

    One-stop flights from South Bend to Columbia most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from South Bend to Columbia?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from South Bend to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $718, a difference of $362.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from South Bend to Columbia?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 4h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Your guide to booking South Bend to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $356, about $362 less than Sunday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your South Bend to Columbia trip for June. Fares historically average $303 round-trip in that month - typically $583 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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