Minneapolis to South Bend (MSP–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VS3510cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:55 PM
CDT T1
10:29 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3930cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:55 PM
CDT T1
10:29 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3886+5
DL Delta
CR9
7:59 PM
CDT T1
10:31 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2871cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT TM
7:49 AM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4228cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3957cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT TM
7:48 AM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3835+6
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT TM
7:49 AM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2464cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8459cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT TM
7:48 AM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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Minneapolis to South Bend
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 410 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

MSP–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, VS 7 CR9 1h32 96% SkyTeam KE, VS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, KE, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, MSP to SBN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,082
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.

Other ways to reach South Bend from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric MSP→SBN DLH→SBN
Distance from MSP 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 1h 32m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to South Bend International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
410 mi / 660 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 1h 34m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance410 mi / 660 km
Flight time1h 32m to 1h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 31 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to South Bend International Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 1h 34m. The route covers 410 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SBN. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JVL, FWA, OMA, MKE, CMH, MDW, BNA, SDF, PIT, LNK, DAY, IND, BWI, MEM, DAL, STL, RDU, DLH, PHL, SFB, SLC, PIE, BOS, JFK, DEN, PGD, RSW, MIA, APF, VNY, PHX, PBI, SJC, SNA, CVG, LAX, IAD, SFO, MCO, DTW, ORD, IAH, FLL, ATL, DFW, CLT, LAS, SRQ and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SBN to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DLH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MSP to SBN

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SBN ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 410 miles (660 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Duluth (DLH).