Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to South Bend (SBN): 4 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 42% of the last 12 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 17 minutes late. 1 of the 12 tracked flights was cancelled. The nonstop covers 811 km, an estimated 1 hour 32 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and South Bend. Updated 18 October 2026 at 19:18 UTC.
How the Washington to South Bend route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to SBN 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.
Some delays possible. The departure side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 62/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on IAD–SBN?
Operators schedule evening departures around 18:50 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SBN delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from IAD to SBN?
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 IAD–SBN fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 4 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.