Norfolk to South Bend (ORF–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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634 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 46m ACAVCM → MXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 10m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
ORD Chicago 4h 30m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
EWR Newark 4h 32m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
LGA New York 5h 24m AADLPD → AADL New York (LGA) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 19m AAASJL → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
DCA Washington 7h 24m AAAS → AAASDL Washington (DCA) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 7h 54m F9MXWN → MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
DTW Detroit 8h 2m AMDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Norfolk to South Bend
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 634 mi 2h 3m nonstop

ORF–SBN had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 634 miles in 2h 3m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORF Routes SBN Routes ORF Live Flights SBN Live Flights ORF Delays
All flights from South Bend (SBN) South Bend to Norfolk flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORF–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 92% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
IAD ~3h 46m CLT ~4h 10m ORD ~4h 30m EWR ~4h 32m ATL ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
408
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
ORF → SBN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
SBN → ORF
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach South Bend from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric ORF→SBN DCA→SBN IAD→SBN
Distance from ORF – 143 mi 157 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 7
Weekly flights – 4 25
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 55m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 92% – –
Washington (DCA) to South Bend flights · Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORF 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 Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
634 mi / 1,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

ORF–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance634 mi / 1,021 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 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 ORF to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to South Bend International Airport take about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 634 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORF to SBN: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas 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.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and IAD. 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 ORF to SBN

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORF to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to SBN is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 634 miles (1,021 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).