San Francisco (SFO) to South Bend (SBN) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to South Bend (SBN) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to South Bend (SBN): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,926 miles (3,099 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis and more.
How many miles SFO to SBN 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to SBN
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to SBN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SFO to SBN with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more, then American Airlines
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more, then Allegiant Air
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- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
SFO to SBN: common questions
How many miles does SFO to SBN cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (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 SFO to SBN?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to South Bend (SBN).
How far is San Francisco from South Bend by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and South Bend (SBN) are 1,926 miles (3,099 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to SBN award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and South Bend?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Salt Lake City (SLC), Minneapolis (MSP), Las Vegas (LAS) and Detroit (DTW). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American 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.