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Flights from South Bend to Columbus

There are no direct flights from South Bend to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 3h 25m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 25m
SBNCMHORD

South Bend to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey3h 25mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit

Best ways to fly from South Bend to Columbus

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) CMH
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Mon06:00 SBN05:35 ORD1h 55m connection07:30 ORD09:25 CMHSkyWest
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 25m
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SBN Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Sat08:30 SBN09:09 DTW3h 21m connection12:30 DTW13:13 CMHSkyWest + Republic Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 43m
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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
334 km207 miles
Journey time
3h 25mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbus vs South Bend
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
SBN → CMH, LCK

Flights from South Bend to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from South Bend to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. 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 Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 334 km.
Where do you change planes between South Bend and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve South Bend and Columbus?
South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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