Nashville to South Bend (BNA–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to South Bend
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 386 mi 3h 46m nonstop -1h behind 32 1-stop hubs

BNA–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 386 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 67% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SBN.
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One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
FWA ~3h 3m CMH ~3h 41m MDW ~4h 28m MKE ~4h 36m RDU ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,039
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → SBN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
SBN → BNA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
South Bend is 1 hour behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · SBN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
386 mi / 622 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance386 mi / 622 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SBN
Full nameSouth Bend International Airport
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to South Bend International Airport take approximately 3h 46m. The route covers 386 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SBN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FWA, CMH, MDW, MKE, RDU, TUL, PHL, STL, BWI, BOS, MIA, PBI, APF, DEN, AZA, CVG, SJC, SFO, ATL, ORD, CLT, SFB, DTW, FLL, MSP, SRQ, DFW, IAD, PIE, MCO, LAS and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
South Bend is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SBN to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to SBN

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SBN ranges from 3 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 386 miles (622 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.