New York to South Bend (LGA–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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649 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 1h ago
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AA4653
AA American
E75
8:00 AM
EDT TB
10:10 AM
EDT
2h 10m
44%
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AA4575
AA American
E75
4:03 PM
EDT TB
6:21 PM
EDT
2h 18m
44%
M T W T F S S
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DL5540
Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
5:29 PM
EDT TC
7:55 PM
EDT
2h 26m
48%
M T W T F S S
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DL5541
Starts Sep 18 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
5:30 PM
EDT TC
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
48%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL5540
DL Delta
CR9
9:30 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
2h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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DL5541
Starts Sep 20 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
9:30 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
2h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA4575
AA American
E75
10:44 AM
EDT
12:51 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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M T W T F S S
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AA4493
AA American
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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No flights match your filters.

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
IAD Dulles 4h 8m AVEJANH → MXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
DCA Washington 4h 11m AAASDL → AADL Washington (DCA) to South Bend flights
ORD Chicago 4h 38m AAASDL → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 49m AABADL → AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
DTW Detroit 5h 8m AAAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 40m DLWS → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 19m AAAMAY → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 25m AMDLKE → DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 8h 18m AAADB6 → MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to South Bend
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 649 mi 2h 22m nonstop

LGA–SBN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map LGA Routes SBN Routes LGA Live Flights SBN Live Flights LGA Delays
All flights from South Bend (SBN) South Bend to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 4 CR9 2h26-2h30 100% SkyTeam –
AA American Airlines 2 E75 2h10-2h18 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (4 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (2 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to SBN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IAD ~4h 8m DCA ~4h 11m ORD ~4h 38m CLT ~4h 49m DTW ~5h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
795
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
LGA → SBN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SBN → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach South Bend from New York

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric LGA→SBN JFK→SBN TEB→SBN
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 6 – 1
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 39m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (JFK) to South Bend flights · Teterboro (TEB) to South Bend flights · Newark (EWR) to South Bend flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to South Bend International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
South Bend is 0 hours the same as New York.
LGA: EDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,045 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,045 km
Flight time2h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to South Bend International Airport take about 2h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 649 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LGA to SBN: Delta Air Lines and American 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 Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Chicago O'Hare.
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.
Yes, return flights from SBN to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to SBN

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to SBN is about 2 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,045 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).