Which airports can I use when flying from South Bend to San Diego?

Flights from South Bend to San Diego usually depart from South Bend/Michiana (SBN) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from South Bend to San Diego?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from South Bend to San Diego: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from South Bend to San Diego pass through?

One-stop flights from South Bend to San Diego most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 79% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 7% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from South Bend to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from South Bend to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $202. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from South Bend to San Diego?

A nonstop flight from South Bend to San Diego takes 00m, covering 1,796 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from South Bend to San Diego?

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.

Have flight prices from South Bend to San Diego 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 $243 to $1,856. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from South Bend to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from South Bend to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $350, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 27m, compared with 7h 14m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 18m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between South Bend and San Diego?

San Diego is 3 hours behind South Bend (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a South Bend to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from South Bend to San Diego range from $336 to $506, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from South Bend to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from South Bend to San Diego. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to San Diego?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to San Diego at $358 round-trip. •March ($525) and June ($462) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from South Bend to San Diego?

American Airlines ($379) and Delta ($379) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from South Bend to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from South Bend to San Diego?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the South Bend to San Diego route. 79% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from South Bend to San Diego?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $312. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from South Bend to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for South Bend to San Diego layovers at 3h 42m over the past 3 months.

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$243

Typical prices: $336-$506

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$137

Typical prices: $294-$484

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SBN - SAN • 1 stop

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December

Cheapest • 11% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $312 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 14m (one-way)

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

Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 13

10:06 pm - 12:34 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

17h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:09 pm - 1:10 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

19h 01m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$243Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 2

9:58 pm - 7:55 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

12h 57m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:32 pm - 8:46 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

29h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$247Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 13

10:06 pm - 12:34 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

17h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:27 pm - 1:10 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

20h 43m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$258Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 6

6:05 am - 10:11 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 pm - 9:31 amSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

8h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 27

12:55 pm - 6:54 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 pm - 9:31 amSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

8h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 9

3:52 pm - 9:00 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:43 am - 9:02 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

6h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 9

5:16 pm - 11:59 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

9h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:28 am - 11:42 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

9h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$379American Airlines

Wed, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 29

5:25 pm - 11:03 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:40 pm - 10:54 amSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

9h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$379Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 9

5:25 pm - 11:03 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 am - 4:37 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

7h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$379Delta

Sat, Jan 23 - Thu, Jan 28

3:52 pm - 9:00 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:20 am - 9:04 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

6h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$379American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from South Bend to San Diego

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

6:12 am - 12:44 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

9h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 pm - 11:03 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

8h 03m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$415Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

5:00 pm - 10:02 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:31 am - 8:52 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

6h 21m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$435Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3

12:24 pm - 7:02 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

9h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:12 am - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

7h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$445American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3

11:27 am - 3:12 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

6h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:16 am - 11:31 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

10h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$450United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

5:00 pm - 10:02 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:31 am - 8:52 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

6h 21m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$465Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

6:12 am - 11:13 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 pm - 11:03 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

8h 03m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$465Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

7:38 am - 11:27 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:08 pm - 11:31 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

6h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$475United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

6:40 am - 11:27 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

7h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:21 am - 11:31 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

9h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$480United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

11:27 am - 5:15 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

8h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

12:39 pm - 11:31 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

7h 52m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$485United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3

8:46 pm - 12:28 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-SAN San Diego

42h 42m3 stops Orlando Providence-TFGreen Norfolk

1:22 pm - 8:06 pmSAN San Diego-SBN South Bend/Michiana

51h 44m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando

$1,679Breeze Airways

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from South Bend to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from South Bend to San Diego. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from South Bend to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •December is the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to San Diego at $358 round-trip.
•March ($525) and June ($462) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from South Bend to San Diego?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from South Bend to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from South Bend to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from South Bend to San Diego takes 00m, covering 1,796 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from South Bend to San Diego?
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 San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from South Bend to San Diego range from $336 to $506, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from South Bend to San Diego 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 $243 to $1,856. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from South Bend to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from South Bend to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $350, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from South Bend to San Diego?
Flights from South Bend to San Diego usually depart from South Bend/Michiana (SBN) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from South Bend to San Diego pass through?
One-stop flights from South Bend to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from South Bend to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from South Bend to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $202.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from South Bend to San Diego?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 27m, compared with 7h 14m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 18m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between South Bend and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind South Bend (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $355, about $202 less than Sunday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your South Bend to San Diego trip for December. Fares historically average $358 round-trip in that month - typically $167 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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