Flying from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport (SBN): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport (SBN). Explore your options for leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), two of the city's main airports.
Philadelphia and South Bend (where South Bend Regional Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to SBN.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The journey from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Philadelphia International Airport:
78.93% of flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is around 56 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Philadelphia to SBN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
Most flights that depart Trenton-Mercer Airport reach their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82.45%.
The street address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About South Bend Regional Airport (SBN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SBN:
Pick up a South Bend Regional Airport rental car and explore South Bend and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Alamo and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport flight.
SBN is located at 4477 Progress Dr.
Getting from South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) to central South Bend
South Bend Regional Airport is around 6 kilometres from central South Bend. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport (SBN)
R 2,068 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport. Return flights start at R 4,453. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Philadelphia to SBN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport (SBN)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit South Bend. August is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport (SBN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Philadelphia to SBN plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in South Bend to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about South Bend
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to South Bend Regional Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring South Bend:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Morris Performing Arts Centre, Blackthorn Golf Club and Riverside Church are top sights which should be on any good South Bend itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
South Bend is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres west of South Bend, a trip to Chicago will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres south of South Bend. No journey is complete without visiting 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
