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

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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
ORD Chicago 4h 49m AAASAV → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 52m AAASAY → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 5h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 19m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
DTW Detroit 5h 24m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
DCA Washington 6h 7m AAEKNZ → AADL Washington (DCA) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 6h 35m AVAZCA → MXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 6h 39m ADF9NZ → MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
LGA New York 6h 46m AMDLKQ → AADL New York (LGA) to South Bend flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 51m AFAMDL → DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to South Bend
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 954 mi 2h 22m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 954 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes SBN Routes IAH Live Flights SBN Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from South Bend (SBN) South Bend to Houston flights
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 7M9 2h22 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
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
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Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
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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
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ORD ~4h 49m DFW ~4h 52m ATL ~5h 0m CLT ~5h 19m DTW ~5h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,213
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → SBN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SBN → IAH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach South Bend from Houston

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric IAH→SBN HOU→SBN
Distance from IAH – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 100% –
Houston (HOU) to South Bend flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to South Bend International Airport.
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 22m gate to gate.
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 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 954 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to SBN: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SBN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. 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 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 is about 2 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).