Detroit to South Bend (DTW–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 156 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS | 20 | CR9 | 1h03-1h05 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach South Bend from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SBN | FWA→SBN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 128 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 2m | 0h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · SBN: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in South Bend.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SBN ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (251 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Wayne (FWA).