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Flights from Richmond to South Bend

There are no direct flights from Richmond to South Bend. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 4h 29m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 29m
RICSBNORD

Richmond to South Bend at a glance

Fastest journey4h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington

Best ways to fly from Richmond 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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RIC Chicago (ORD) SBN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:15 RIC07:12 ORD2h 03m connection09:15 ORD10:44 SBNUnited Airlines + SkyWest
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 29m
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RIC Washington (IAD) SBN
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, United Airlines
Mon06:45 RIC07:16 IAD6h 29m connection13:45 IAD15:17 SBNGoJet Airlines + Breeze Airways
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 32m
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RIC New York (EWR) SBN
Leg 1: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 20m
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RIC Detroit (DTW) SBN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~4h 44m
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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
884 km549 miles
Journey time
4h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSouth Bend vs Richmond
Currency in South Bend
USD
Airports
RIC → SBN

Flights from Richmond to South Bend: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Richmond to South Bend?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Washington and New York. 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 Richmond to South Bend?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 884 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and South Bend?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), New York (EWR) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and South Bend?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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