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.
2 Airlines 571 mi 2h 11m nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

RDU–SBN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 571 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 42 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
AA American Airlines 0 – – 75% Oneworld –
MX Mexicana – – – 75% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
843
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
South Bend is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
571 mi / 919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m.
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 time2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend International Airport take approximately 2h 11m. The route covers 571 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Mexicana.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, PIT, BWI, BNA, SDF, MKE, MDW, DAY, IND, MEM, SFB, PHL, PGD, DAL, JFK, BOS, RSW, STL, MIA, APF, PBI, SLC, DEN, VNY, PHX, CVG, SJC, SNA, IAD, LAX, MCO, ATL, SFO, IAH, DTW, ORD, MSP, CLT, SRQ, FLL, DFW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBN to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RDU to SBN

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Mexicana.

RDU to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SBN ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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