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

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Dayton to South Bend
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 166 mi 2h nonstop 23 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, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DAY Routes SBN Routes DAY Live Flights SBN Live Flights DAY Delays
Carriers on this route

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 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 DAY to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
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.
Alternatives

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 0 – –
Flight time 2h 6h 49m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to South Bend flights · Columbus (CMH) to South Bend flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to South Bend flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to South Bend International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
South Bend is 0 hours the same as Dayton.
DAY: EDT · SBN: EDT

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

DAY–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance166 mi / 267 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: SBN
Full nameSouth Bend International Airport
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m
FAQ

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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, MDW, DTW, BNA, IND, MSP, PHL, STL, DAL, SRQ, IAH, MCO, FLL, DEN, CVG, IAD, ATL, PIE, ORD, SFB, CLT, PGD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.

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

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 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).