Charlotte to South Bend (CLT–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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534 mi airlines 35/wk
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AA9956
AA American
3:26 AM
EDT
5:05 AM
CDT
2h 39m
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AA5426
AA American
CR9
9:04 AM
EDT
11:16 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA5389
AA American
CR9
9:05 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5586
AA American
CR9
5:03 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA5053
AA American
CR7
8:02 PM
EDT
9:59 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA5240
AA American
CR9
8:59 PM
EDT
11:01 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA5399
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
7:59 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5104
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:09 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA5389
AA American
CR9
11:47 AM
CDT
1:47 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA5426
AA American
CR9
11:57 AM
CDT
1:56 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5586
AA American
CR9
7:35 PM
CDT
9:39 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to South Bend
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 534 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

CLT–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 534 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 36 CR7, CR9 1h57-2h39 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (36 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to SBN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,257
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → SBN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
SBN → CLT
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach South Bend from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric CLT→SBN RDU→SBN
Distance from CLT 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 35
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to South Bend International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
534 mi / 860 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 2h 12m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance534 mi / 860 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South Bend International Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 12m. The route covers 534 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from CLT to SBN. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, FWA, RDU, MDW, PHL, MKE, DAY, TUL, PIE, BWI, BOS, STL, APF, BNA, MIA, PBI, AZA, DEN, CVG, MSP, MCO, SFO, DTW, IAD, ATL, ORD, SRQ, FLL, DFW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
South Bend is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from SBN to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CLT to SBN

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to SBN ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes to 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (860 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).