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Flights from South Bend to Buffalo

There are no direct flights from South Bend to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Detroit or Chicago, about 2h 52m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 52m
SBNBUFDTW

South Bend to Buffalo at a glance

Fastest journey2h 52mVia Detroit, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit or Chicago

Best ways to fly from South Bend to Buffalo

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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SBN Detroit (DTW) BUF
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sat08:30 SBN09:09 DTW1h 21m connection10:30 DTW11:22 BUFSkyWest
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 52m
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SBN Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Sun18:15 SBN17:50 ORD2h 40m connection20:30 ORD22:47 BUFSkyWest + United Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 32m
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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
2h 52mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneBuffalo vs South Bend
Currency in Buffalo
USD
Airports
SBN → BUF

Flights from South Bend to Buffalo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from South Bend to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Detroit and 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 South Bend to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 621 km.
Where do you change planes between South Bend and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW) and Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Detroit, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve South Bend and Buffalo?
South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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