Orlando to South Bend (MCO–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX798
MX Breeze
223
5:16 PM
EDT TB
8:15 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX799
MX Breeze
223
8:55 PM
CDT
11:41 PM+1
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Orlando to South Bend
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 960 mi 2h 59m nonstop -1h behind 29 1-stop hubs

MCO–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 960 miles in approximately 2h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 2h59 20%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,142
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
MCO → SBN
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Return
SBN → MCO
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach South Bend from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric MCO→SBN SFB→SBN PIE→SBN
Distance from MCO 24 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 2 23 13
Flight time 2h 59m 2h 32m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 20%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to South Bend International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
960 mi / 1,545 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance960 mi / 1,545 km
Flight time2h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to South Bend International Airport take approximately 2h 59m. The route covers 960 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MCO to SBN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, CMH, RDU, APF, MDW, PHL, MIA, TUL, MKE, PBI, BWI, BOS, STL, BNA, AZA, DEN, SJC, CVG, IAD, MSP, SFO, FLL, SRQ, CLT, DTW, ORD, ATL, LAS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
South Bend is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from SBN to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, PIE and SRQ. 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 MCO to SBN

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SBN ranges from 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 960 miles (1,545 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).