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

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960 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 58m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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MX798
MX Mexicana
223
5:23 PM
EDT TB
8:13 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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MX799
MX Mexicana
223
8:53 PM
EDT
11:32 PM
EDT
2h 39m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CLT Charlotte 4h 30m AAF9G3 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
DTW Detroit 4h 40m AFDLF9 → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 41m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
ORD Chicago 5h 2m AAACAS → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 5h 31m AVAZCM → LXJMXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 58m AFDLLA → DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 15m AAAYCX → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
MKE Milwaukee 8h 6m F9WNY4 → OOUA Milwaukee (MKE) to South Bend flights
PVD Providence/Warwick 8h 57m ADB6MX → UA Providence/Warwick (PVD) to South Bend flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 46m B6NKWN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to South Bend flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to South Bend
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 960 mi 2h 50m nonstop

MCO–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 960 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MCO Routes SBN Routes MCO Live Flights SBN Live Flights MCO Delays
All flights from South Bend (SBN) South Bend to Orlando flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 223 2h50 92% – –
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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
SFB ~4h 29m CLT ~4h 30m DTW ~4h 40m ATL ~4h 41m PIT ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,051
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
MCO → SBN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
SBN → MCO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

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 3
Weekly flights 2 12 6
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 26m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 92% – –
Orlando (SFB) to South Bend flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to South Bend flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to South Bend flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO 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 Orlando.
MCO: EDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
960 mi / 1,545 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
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).

Facts

MCO–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance960 mi / 1,545 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to South Bend International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 960 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCO to SBN: Mexicana.
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 Charlotte Douglas, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SBN is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).