Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
Search flights
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Des Moines
  4. Des Moines to South Bend
Connecting route · United States → United States

Flights from Des Moines to South Bend

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to South Bend. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 2h 29m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 29m
DSMSBNORD

Des Moines to South Bend at a glance

Fastest journey2h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines 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.

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) SBN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat14:00 DSM15:15 ORD0h 45m connection16:00 ORD17:29 SBNSkyWest
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 29m
Search

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
613 km381 miles
Journey time
2h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hSouth Bend vs Des Moines
Currency in South Bend
USD
Airports
DSM → SBN

Flights from Des Moines to South Bend: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to South Bend?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. 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 Des Moines to South Bend?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 613 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and South Bend?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and South Bend?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and South Bend?
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

More flights from Des Moines

The reflective Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago surrounded by iconic skyscrapers.NonstopChicagoNonstopOne-way fromUS$127Stunning view of Denver's cityscape with skyscrapers under a colorful sunset sky.NonstopDenverNonstopOne-way fromUS$145Scenic view of İstanbul's historic architecture along the Bosphorus showcasing Galata Tower.1+ stopIstanbulWith a connectionOne-way fromUS$525A captivating view of Atlanta's skyline with illuminated buildings and highways at night.NonstopAtlantaNonstopSee the best way to goThe Toronto skyline and CN Tower at dusk1+ stopTorontoWith a connectionSee the best way to goA vibrant view of Baltimore cityscape featuring iconic skyscrapers under a clear sky.1+ stopBaltimoreWith a connectionSee the best way to go