Dulles to South Bend (IAD–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX642
MX Mexicana
BCS3
1:55 PM
EDT
3:54 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4016
UA United
E7W
6:50 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA6172
UA United
E75L
10:04 PM
EDT
11:49 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA4040
UA United
E7W
9:54 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4036
UA United
E75L
10:00 AM
EDT
11:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA6169
UA United
E7W
10:09 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA6232
UA United
E7W
10:31 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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MX643
MX Mexicana
BCS3
4:39 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to South Bend
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 504 mi 1h 45m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

IAD–SBN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Mexicana and FlyNordic lead the route. The flight covers 504 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 E75L, E7W 1h45-1h54 82% Star Alliance
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 1h59 82%
LF FlyNordic 1 82%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 82%)
Unaffiliated: LF + MX (3 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to SBN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,143
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.

Other ways to reach South Bend from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric IAD→SBN BWI→SBN
Distance from IAD 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 16 1
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD 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 Dulles.
IAD: EDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
504 mi / 811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 59m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance504 mi / 811 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 28 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 59m. The route covers 504 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: FlyNordic, Mexicana and United Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from IAD to SBN. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FWA, PIT, MGW, CMH, JVL, MDW, BNA, SDF, TUL, OMA, BDL, RDU, MKE, DAY, PHL, IND, SFB, PIE, JFK, BOS, MEM, DAL, MIA, STL, RSW, APF, PBI, SLC, DEN, VNY, CVG, SJC, PHX, SNA, LAX, SFO, ORD, MSP, DTW, ATL, CLT, IAH, PGD, MCO, FLL, DFW, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBN to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAD to SBN

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from FlyNordic, Mexicana and United Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to SBN ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 504 miles (811 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 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 Baltimore (BWI).