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

IAH Airport Page →
954 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 45m AAASAV → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 50m AAASAY → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 52m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
DTW Detroit 4h 59m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 5h 49m AVAZCA → LXJMXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 53m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
MKE Milwaukee 6h 14m EKNZUA → OOUA Milwaukee (MKE) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 6h 40m ADF9NH → MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 50m AFAMDL → DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend flights
ASE Aspen 6h 52m DLNZUA → UA Aspen (ASE) to South Bend flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to South Bend
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 954 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–SBN had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 954 miles in 2h 50m.

Also explore 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

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 48% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SJT ~4h 31m ORD ~4h 45m DFW ~4h 50m ATL ~4h 52m DTW ~4h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,195
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
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
SBN → IAH
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
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 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 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 50m gate to gate. The route covers 954 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to SBN: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SBN is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,535 km).

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.