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

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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 50m AFAMDL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 52m AAIB AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 16m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
ORD Chicago 4h 25m AAASCX AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 5h 10m ACAVAZ LXJMXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 5h 26m AFDLF9 MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 40m AAASCX AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 36m DLKEKL DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 54m ADB6DL G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to South Bend flights
LAS Las Vegas 20h 22m EJAKAIWN G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to South Bend flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to South Bend
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 571 mi 1h 35m nonstop

RDU–SBN had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Mexicana, last on the schedule in May 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 571 miles in 1h 35m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–SBN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 0%
AA American Airlines 0 0% Oneworld
MX Mexicana 0%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + MX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
782
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
RDU → SBN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
SBN → RDU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

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 1h 35m gate to gate.
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.

RDU–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance571 mi / 919 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 571 miles.
3 airlines operated the nonstop from RDU to SBN: Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Mexicana. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Mexicana, last on the schedule in May 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.

RDU to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SBN is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.