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Flights from Buffalo to South Bend

There are no direct flights from Buffalo to South Bend. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 5h 14m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 14m
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Buffalo to South Bend at a glance

Fastest journey5h 14mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit

Best ways to fly from Buffalo to South Bend

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BUF Chicago (ORD) SBN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun08:15 BUF08:51 ORD3h 09m connection12:00 ORD13:29 SBNAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
13 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 14m
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BUF Detroit (DTW) SBN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:45 BUF07:33 DTW5h 57m connection13:30 DTW14:10 SBNDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
621 km386 miles
Journey time
5h 14mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSouth Bend vs Buffalo
Currency in South Bend
USD
Airports
BUF → SBN

Flights from Buffalo to South Bend: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Buffalo to South Bend?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Buffalo to South Bend?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 621 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and South Bend?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Buffalo and South Bend?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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