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

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504 mi airlines 16/wk
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MX642
MX Breeze
BCS3
1:55 PM
EDT
3:54 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA4008
UA United
E7W
6:44 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
CDT
2h
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UA4053
UA United
E7W
6:44 PM
EDT
8:42 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA3541
UA United
E7W
6:44 PM
EDT
8:42 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA4036
UA United
E7W
9:55 AM
CDT
11:41 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA3655
UA United
E7W
9:55 AM
CDT
11:42 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA6211
UA United
E7W
12:07 PM
CDT
2:14 PM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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MX643
MX Breeze
223
4:39 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dulles to South Bend
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 504 mi 1h 58m nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

IAD–SBN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 504 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 31 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 E7W 1h58-2h 61% Star Alliance
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 1h59 61%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 13%)
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
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SBN.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,034
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
IAD → SBN
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
SBN → IAD
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. IAD delays →

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 2 1
Weekly flights 16
Flight time 1h 58m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 61%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to South Bend International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
South Bend is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · SBN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
504 mi / 811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m to 2h 0m.
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 58m to 2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 17 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
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 58m to 2h. The route covers 504 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from IAD to SBN. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, MDW, PHL, MKE, RDU, BWI, TUL, DAY, BOS, PIE, SFB, SRQ, STL, BNA, MIA, PBI, APF, DEN, SJC, CVG, MCO, SFO, LAS, MSP, ORD, DTW, ATL, CLT, FLL, DFW and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
South Bend is 1 hour behind Dulles.
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.
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 IAD to SBN

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways 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 58 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 504 miles (811 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).