American AirlinesAA
Flights AA4785 12:38 Su · AA4653 19:38 Fr
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Direct flights from South Bend (SBN) to Washington (DCA): 3 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. The nonstop covers 848 km, an estimated 1 hour 35 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at South Bend and Washington. Updated 20 October 2026 at 21:54 UTC.
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South Bend
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DCA
Washington
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848 km · ~1h 35m est.
Running clean · 2 airlines · 3x weekly · nonstop
100 / 100
route health from live SBN and DCA delay boards
Flight time~1h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures3x2 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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American AirlinesDelta Air Lines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysDelta Air LinesDL
Flights DL5871 10:05 Su
Airports right now
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How the South Bend to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SBN to DCA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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SBN to DCA questions
Is SBN–DCA running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on SBN–DCA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 10:05 and evening departures around 19:38 from SBN. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DCA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from SBN to DCA?
Great-circle distance is 848 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 90–103 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does SBN–DCA fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 3 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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