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The cheapest times to fly from CID to SBN are

  • January 1st to February 4th
  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • June 11th to September 16th (except the week of June 25th)
  • October 15th to November 18th (except the week of November 5th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CID to SBN is mid to late August. Prices can be as high as $588 for Friday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $181 for Tuesday flights around mid to late August.

 

When to Fly to South Bend

Flying from Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA (CID) to South Bend, IN (SBN) will usually cost between $193 to $447 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late August with an average ticket price of $269. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $435. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $166 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $327 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CID to SBN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CID to SBN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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CID to SBN Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the CID to SBN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Cedar Rapids. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.73, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $144 (38%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $240. Return trip prices are from the SBN to CID flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Return Day Prices

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CID to SBN can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 29 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from CID to SBN while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL

  • 84 miles (135 km) away from SBN
  • Usually 22.32% less expensive than SBN
  • Nonstop flights available

See CID to ORD flights

Destination alternative #2: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, IL

  • 74 miles (119 km) away from SBN
  • Usually 14.83% less expensive than SBN
  • 1-layover flights available

See CID to MDW flights

Destination alternative #3: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI

  • 91 miles (146 km) away from SBN
  • Usually 8.87% less expensive than SBN
  • 1-layover flights available

See CID to GRR flights

Destination alternative #4: Toledo Express Airport (TOL) in Toledo, OH

  • 130 miles (209 km) away from SBN
  • Usually 8.87% less expensive than SBN
  • 1-layover flights available

See CID to TOL flights

Destination alternative #5: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, WI

  • 118 miles (190 km) away from SBN
  • Usually 7.34% less expensive than SBN
  • 1-layover flights available

See CID to MKE flights

Destination alternative #6: Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, IN

  • 138 miles (222 km) away from SBN
  • Usually 7.34% less expensive than SBN
  • 1-layover flights available

See CID to IND flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CID to SBN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from South Bend International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 278 miles or 447 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CID to SBN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CID to SBN flight is about 1 hour 29 minutes.

How many flights go between Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA and South Bend, IN?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 21 available flights from CID to SBN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code CID
Origination airport name The Eastern Iowa Airport
City Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA
Country the United States
Latitude 41.9
Longitude -91.7

Return Airport

Destination code SBN
Destination airport name South Bend International Airport
City South Bend, IN
Country the United States
Latitude 41.7
Longitude -86.3

 

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