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Flights from Raleigh to South Bend

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to South Bend. The fastest way is one stop via Detroit or Chicago, about 4h 10m door to door (44 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 10m
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Raleigh to South Bend at a glance

Fastest journey4h 10mVia Detroit, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Raleigh 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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RDU Detroit (DTW) SBN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon10:00 RDU11:22 DTW2h 08m connection13:30 DTW14:10 SBNDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 10m
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RDU Chicago (ORD) SBN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:15 RDU07:12 ORD2h 03m connection09:15 ORD10:44 SBNAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
36 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 29m
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RDU Washington (IAD) SBN
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, United Airlines
Mon10:45 RDU11:32 IAD2h 13m connection13:45 IAD15:17 SBNUnited Airlines + Breeze Airways
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 32m
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RDU New York (EWR) SBN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 37m
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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
930 km578 miles
Journey time
4h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSouth Bend vs Raleigh
Currency in South Bend
USD
Airports
RDU → SBN

Flights from Raleigh to South Bend: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to South Bend?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Detroit, Chicago and Washington. 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 Raleigh to South Bend?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 930 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and South Bend?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW), Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD) and New York (EWR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Raleigh and South Bend?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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