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

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166 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 29m AAASAY → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 23m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 5h 12m AVCMOS → LXJMXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 45m AAASJL → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
SFB Orlando 11h 22m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to South Bend flights
PGD Punta Gorda 25h 2m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to South Bend flights
DTW Detroit ~3h 50m → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
IND Indianapolis ~4h 11m → Indianapolis (IND) to South Bend flights
MSY New Orleans ~5h 27m → AA New Orleans (MSY) to South Bend flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dayton to South Bend
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 166 mi 2h nonstop

DAY–SBN had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 166 miles in 2h.

Also explore DAY Routes SBN Routes DAY Live Flights SBN Live Flights DAY Delays
All flights from South Bend (SBN) South Bend to Dayton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ORD ~3h 29m DTW ~3h 50m IND ~4h 11m CLT ~4h 23m ATL ~5h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
100
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
DAY → SBN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SBN → DAY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays →
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
Weekly flights – – –
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 166 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DAY to SBN: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DAY to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to SBN is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (267 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (CMH) and Fort Wayne (FWA).