Philadelphia to South Bend (PHL–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
593 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 23m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DTW Detroit 3h 42m AAAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 4h 14m ACAVCM → MXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 52m AAASBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 54m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 6h 35m AAF9G3 → MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 40m AAAS → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to South Bend flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 57m AAAMDL → DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 7m AAAYBA → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 18m AAASBA → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to South Bend flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to South Bend
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
593 mi 1h 40m nonstop

PHL–SBN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from South Bend (SBN) South Bend to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DTW ~3h 42m IAD ~4h 14m ORD ~4h 29m CLT ~4h 52m ATL ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,156
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
PHL → SBN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
SBN → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach South Bend from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric PHL→SBN ACY→SBN EWR→SBN
Distance from PHL – 46 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 4
Flight time 1h 40m 2h 1m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Atlantic City (ACY) to South Bend flights · Newark (EWR) to South Bend flights · Baltimore (BWI) to South Bend flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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 Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
593 mi / 954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance593 mi / 954 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 593 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Washington Dulles 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.
Yes, return flights from SBN to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACY, EWR and BWI. 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 PHL to SBN

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SBN is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 593 miles (954 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).