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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $227-$422
Breeze Airways
Fri 12/7Fri 12/14
SBN - IAD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$88
Typical prices: $141-$326
Breeze Airways
Tue 11/27
SBN - IAD • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines, Breeze Airways and others. Average duration is 1h 49m.
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Cheapest • Avg $386 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. (SBN-WAS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from South Bend to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
Breeze Airways Logo
5:37 pm - 7:13 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 36mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
3:01 pm - 4:57 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana
1h 56mnonstop
$158Breeze Airways
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
Breeze Airways Logo
5:37 pm - 7:13 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 36mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
3:01 pm - 4:57 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana
1h 56mnonstop
$158Breeze Airways
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 7:13 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 36mnonstop
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3:34 pm - 10:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana
18h 51m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$198Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 2:49 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 34m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 4:57 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana
1h 56mnonstop
$205Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Dec 29
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 11:48 amSBN  South Bend/Michiana-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 53mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:52 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana
2h 02mnonstop
$349United Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 11:38 amSBN  South Bend/Michiana-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 53mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:02 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana
2h 02mnonstop
$349United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:34 amSBN  South Bend/Michiana-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:59 am - 1:22 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBN South Bend/Michiana
6h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Mon, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 30
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 11:42 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 8:59 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBN South Bend/Michiana
3h 39m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$369Delta
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 10:50 amSBN  South Bend/Michiana-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 11:07 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBN South Bend/Michiana
4h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$369American Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4
American Airlines Logo
7:32 pm - 11:59 pmSBN  South Bend/Michiana-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:06 pm - 11:00 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SBN South Bend/Michiana
5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

Round-trip flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. typically range from $227 to $422. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $158, on Breeze Airways.

What is the cheapest South Bend to Washington, D.C. flight route?

South Bend (SBN) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) is the cheapest South Bend to Washington, D.C. route, averaging $287 round-trip. Other South Bend to Washington, D.C. routes average $351, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 99% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C. at $249 round-trip.
•June ($350) and December ($348) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. the cheapest?

Flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 61% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C.

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Chris Dong

Expert on Breeze Airways

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Key details for South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$88
Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

When to book flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from South Bend to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your South Bend to Washington, D.C. flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from South Bend to Washington, D.C.:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 10:19 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:43 pm and lands at 9:32 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 49m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    A nonstop flight from South Bend to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 49m, covering 525 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. flight?

    Round-trip flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. range from $227 to $422, with an average of $305 over the past 12 months. Anything below $227 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $305 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $280 round-trip, compared to $386 via a layover through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from South Bend to Washington, D.C. spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from South Bend to Washington, D.C. 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 $158 to $1,325. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from South Bend to Washington, D.C. looking right now?

    One-way fares from South Bend to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $197, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Washington, D.C.?

    Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates averaging $71:

    • Sixt
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

    Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates averaging $70:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    Flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. usually depart from South Bend/Michiana (SBN) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. pass through?

    One-stop flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from South Bend to Washington, D.C.. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $252 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $607, a difference of $355.

    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 airlines fly from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    4 airlines operate flights between South Bend and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Breeze Airways
    • American Airlines
    • Delta

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 31m, compared with 4h 41m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 52m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C.?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Among airlines operating South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on South Bend to Washington, D.C. flights?

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

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking South Bend to Washington, D.C. 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 Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $252, about $355 less than Sunday fares (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 61% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your South Bend to Washington, D.C. trip for January. Fares historically average $249 round-trip in that month - typically $101 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

    • Hyatt House Washington DC The Wharf
    • Intercontinental Hotels Washington D.C. - The Wharf By IHG
    • Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

Prefer to fly direct from South Bend to Washington, D.C.?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from South Bend/Michiana Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Bend/Michiana to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Breeze Airways,United Airlines

Breeze Airways,United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Breeze Airways,United Airlines

Breeze Airways,United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to South Bend/Michiana

Monday

Breeze Airways,United Airlines

Breeze Airways,United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Breeze Airways,United Airlines

Breeze Airways,United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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