Detroit to South Bend (DTW–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
156 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 24m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KE3484cs
KE Korean
CR9
12:35 PM
EDT TM
1:38 PM
EDT
1h 3m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4034+4
DL Delta
CR7
1:23 PM
EDT TM
2:30 PM
EDT
1h 7m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2693cs
AF Air France
CR9
1:24 PM
EDT TM
2:30 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2164cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2023cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:48 PM
EDT
1h 3m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3900+4
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3472cs
KE Korean
CR9
8:20 AM
EDT TM
9:26 AM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3837+2
DL Delta
CR9
8:20 AM
EDT TM
9:26 AM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2940cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
8:20 AM
EDT TM
9:26 AM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2939cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
2:18 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2784cs
AF Air France
CR9
3:10 PM
EDT
4:19 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4034+4
DL Delta
CR7
3:12 PM
EDT
4:23 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MKE Milwaukee 2h 40m AMDLEJM OOUA Milwaukee (MKE) to South Bend flights
ORD Chicago 3h 25m AAACAM AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 15m AFAMDL DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 46m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 5h 25m AFAMAV LXJMXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 3m AAAFAM AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 9m AAAFAM AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
PVD Providence/Warwick 6h 13m AMDLKE UA Providence/Warwick (PVD) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 7h 24m AFDLF9 MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 27m AFAMDL G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to South Bend flights
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Detroit to South Bend
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 156 mi 1h 5m nonstop

DTW–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS 14 CR7, CR9 1h05-1h07 95% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL, KE, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 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, DTW to SBN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
974
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
DTW → SBN
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
SBN → DTW
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach South Bend from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric DTW→SBN FWA→SBN
Distance from DTW 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 42
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 35m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to South Bend International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
156 mi / 251 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance156 mi / 251 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South Bend International Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 156 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to SBN: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include General Mitchell, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from SBN to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 DTW to SBN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SBN is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (251 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via General Mitchell, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Wayne (FWA).