Cheap Flights from SBN to GTF: When to Fly from South Bend to Great Falls

 

The cheapest times to fly from SBN to GTF are

• January 1st to March 25th (except the weeks of February 5th, February 12th, and March 5th)
• April 16th to May 6th
• June 4th to July 15th (except the week of June 25th)
• October 22nd to November 11th

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 SBN to GTF is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $1101 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $327 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Great Falls

Flying from South Bend, IN (SBN) to Great Falls, MT (GTF) will usually cost between $400 to $906 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $488. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $932. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $444 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $627 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SBN to GTF flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SBN to GTF flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from South Bend. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.3, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays 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 $183 (26%) 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 $529. Return trip prices are from the GTF to SBN flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SBN to GTF can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 18 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 SBN to GTF while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking SBN to GTF

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SBN to GTF — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Great Falls International Airport to South Bend International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1289 miles or 2074 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SBN to GTF flight is about 3 hour 18 minutes.

How many flights go between South Bend, IN and Great Falls, MT?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 89 available flights from SBN to GTF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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