Houston to South Bend (IAH–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to South Bend
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 954 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

IAH–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 954 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAH Routes SBN Routes IAH Live Flights SBN Live Flights IAH Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – 2h50 0% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to SBN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,281
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,535 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Bend International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 954 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SBN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, BNA, TUL, OMA, SDF, MEM, CMH, PIT, MDW, DAY, MKE, IND, SFB, BWI, PIE, RDU, STL, RSW, APF, MIA, PHL, SLC, VNY, PBI, DEN, PHX, BOS, JFK, SNA, SJC, LNK, LAX, CVG, SFO, MCO, MSP, DTW, IAD, ORD, DFW, ATL, SRQ, CLT, FLL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from SBN to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 IAH to SBN

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SBN ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,535 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.