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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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South Bend to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 593 mi 0h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SBN and PHL, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBN to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,065
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
SBN → PHL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
PHL → SBN
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from South Bend

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SBN→PHL MDW→PHL FWA→PHL
Distance from SBN 74 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 48 1
Flight time 0h 24m 1h 44m 1h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of SBN with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of South Bend.
SBN: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in South Bend, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
593 mi / 954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 24m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SBN–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the South Bend to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance593 mi / 954 km
Flight time0h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBN to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from South Bend International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 0h 24m. The route covers 593 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SBN to PHL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACY, PIE, APF, OMA, PBI, HOU, EYW, DAL, ORD, CLT, MSP, DTW, ATL, RSW, FLL, LAS, MCO, IAD, DFW, SRQ, DEN, PIT, BNA and CMH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of South Bend.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SBN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, FWA and ORD. 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 SBN to PHL

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

SBN to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBN to PHL ranges from 0 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 593 miles (954 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ACY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Chicago (ORD).