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

MSP Airport Page →
410 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 12m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VS3510cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:55 PM
CDT T1
10:29 PM
EDT
1h 34m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3886+5
DL Delta
CR9
7:55 PM
CDT T1
10:26 PM
EDT
1h 31m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3930cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:55 PM
CDT T1
10:28 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3957cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT TM
7:49 AM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8459cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT TM
7:49 AM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3835+6
DL Delta
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
7:53 AM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4228cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT TM
7:53 AM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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
DTW Detroit 3h 34m AFDLKE AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
ORD Chicago 3h 34m AAACAF AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 12m AFDLKE OOUA Milwaukee (MKE) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 5h 7m AFDLKE LXJMXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 8m AAAFBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 16m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 55m AAAFAM AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 46m DLWS G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 9h 41m AFDLLA MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 14m AFDLKE G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to South Bend flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to South Bend
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 410 mi 1h 33m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 1h31 98% 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
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
975
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
MSP → SBN
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
98%
Return
SBN → MSP
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach South Bend from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric MSP→SBN LSE→SBN DLH→SBN
Distance from MSP 119 mi 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 1h 33m 0h 44m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 98%
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 33m gate to gate.
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 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 410 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to SBN: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and General Mitchell.
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 LSE and DLH. 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 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 is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 410 miles (660 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE) and Duluth (DLH).