Direct flights from South Bend (SBN) to Washington (IAD): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 71% of the last 21 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 21 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 811 km, an estimated 1 hour 32 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at South Bend and Washington. Updated 17 September 2026 at 19:18 UTC.
SBNSouth Bendtracking
IADWashingtonsmooth · +3
811 km · ~1h 32m est.
dep bank 09:55–20:149x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
71% on time
of the last 21 operated SBN → IAD flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the South Bend to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SBN to IAD 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.
Smooth skies ahead. The arrival side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on SBN–IAD?
Operators schedule morning departures around 09:55 from SBN. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the IAD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from SBN to IAD?
Great-circle distance is 811 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 87–100 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does SBN–IAD fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 16 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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