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Flights from South Bend to Cincinnati
There are no direct flights from South Bend to Cincinnati. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 2h 54m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 54m
South Bend to Cincinnati at a glance
Fastest journey2h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from South Bend to Cincinnati
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 Chicago (ORD) CVG
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat10:00 SBN09:35 ORD1h 25m connection11:00 ORD12:54 CVGSkyWest
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
- 322 km200 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 54mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneCincinnati vs South Bend
- Currency in Cincinnati
- USD
- Airports
- SBN → CVG
Flights from South Bend to Cincinnati: questions answered
Are there direct flights from South Bend to Cincinnati?
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 South Bend to Cincinnati?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 322 km.
Where do you change planes between South Bend and Cincinnati?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve South Bend and Cincinnati?
South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN). Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).





