United States · 156 miles (251 km)

South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 156 miles (251 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Dulles and Washington and more.

How many miles SBN to DTW costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SBN to DTW

Book SBN to DTW with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SBN to DTW with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines and American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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SBN to DTW: common questions

How many miles does SBN to DTW cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SBN to DTW?

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW).

How far is South Bend from Detroit by plane?

South Bend (SBN) and Detroit (DTW) are 156 miles (251 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SBN to DTW award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between South Bend and Detroit?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA), Minneapolis (MSP) and Charlotte (CLT). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.