Dayton to South Bend (DAY–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dayton to South Bend
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 166 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

DAY–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 166 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAY–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
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
DAY → SBN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SBN → DAY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays →

Other ways to reach South Bend from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric DAY→SBN CVG→SBN CMH→SBN
Distance from DAY 64 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 6h 49m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to South Bend International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 5:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
166 mi / 267 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.

DAY–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance166 mi / 267 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to South Bend International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 166 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAY to SBN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, DTW, MDW, PHL, STL, BNA, DEN, CVG, ATL, IAD, SFB, ORD, PIE, CLT, DFW and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
South Bend is 1 hour behind Dayton.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, CMH and FWA. 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 DAY to SBN

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAY to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to SBN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (267 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 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 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (CMH) and Fort Wayne (FWA).