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

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593 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 14m ago
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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 32m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 1m MXUA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 14m AAEKNZ AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 52m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 42m AMDLKE AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 37m AAOORJ AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia flights
MCO Orlando 11h 45m MX AAASBA Orlando (MCO) to Philadelphia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 14m G4 AAADAS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Philadelphia flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 6m G4 AABAEI Las Vegas (LAS) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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South Bend to Philadelphia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
593 mi 1h 17m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBN to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,010
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
PHL → SBN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
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 AZO→PHL GYY→PHL
Distance from SBN 54 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 12m 1h 29m
Airports within 200 miles of SBN with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Philadelphia is 0 hours the same as South Bend.
SBN: EDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in South Bend, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
593 mi / 954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m gate to gate.
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 time1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBN
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
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 about 1h 17m 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.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SBN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AZO, GYY and MDW. 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 is about 1 hours 17 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 Kalamazoo (AZO), Gary (GYY) and Chicago (MDW).