Raleigh/Durham to South Bend (RDU–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to South Bend
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 571 mi 1h 48m nonstop -1h behind 27 1-stop hubs

RDU–SBN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 571 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways – – – 0% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
CMH ~3h 49m PHL ~4h 42m MDW ~4h 53m DAY ~4h 56m BWI ~5h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
786
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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
RDU → SBN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
SBN → RDU
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
South Bend is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SBN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
571 mi / 919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance571 mi / 919 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SBN
Full nameSouth Bend International Airport
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend International Airport take approximately 1h 48m. The route covers 571 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, PHL, MDW, DAY, BWI, SFB, BOS, STL, MIA, APF, BNA, PBI, CVG, DEN, SJC, ATL, MCO, SFO, FLL, IAD, ORD, CLT, LAS, DTW, SRQ, DFW and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
South Bend is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
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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 RDU to SBN

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways.

RDU to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SBN ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.