South Bend International (SBN) Delays and On-Time Departures
South Bend, IN · ranked 278th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
75.9% of the 8,096 flights scheduled to depart South Bend (SBN) in the last 12 months left on time, 1.6 points below the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 278th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.5% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at South Bend (SBN), Republic Airways left on time most often (85.0%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and December the worst month (71%).
Best time of day to fly out of South Bend (SBN)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 81.7% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 6am–7am | 89.2% | 2.0% | 2,041 |
| 7am–8am | 83.5% | 1.3% | 2,170 |
| 8am–9am | 83.6% | 0.8% | 901 |
| 9am–10am | 82.8% | 1.6% | 1,062 |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 0.6% | 318 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.4% | 1.3% | 1,157 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.0% | 2.3% | 1,182 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.6% | 1.8% | 1,201 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.0% | 0.8% | 527 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.1% | 2.8% | 471 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.7% | 3.1% | 1,205 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.0% | 1.9% | 1,232 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.2% | 2.8% | 895 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.1% | 3.2% | 595 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.8% | 6.7% | 210 |
| 9pm–10pm | 52.8% | 1.8% | 222 |
| 10pm–11pm | 55.3% | 0.0% | 114 |
Airlines at SBN ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 85.0% | 82.7% | 0.8% | 128 |
| PSA Airlines | 78.8% | 78.1% | 3.2% | 1,192 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.2% | 72.1% | 2.8% | 5,648 |
| Allegiant Air | 70.1% | 66.5% | 0.4% | 1,104 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 2 | ||
| United Airlines | Limited data | 22 | ||
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Best day to fly out of SBN
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of SBN
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at South Bend (SBN)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 67.0% | -11.4 pts | 8.1% | 284 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.7% | -5.7 pts | 1.2% | 657 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.2% | -3.2 pts | 1.4% | 2,635 |
| All other days | 78.4% | — | 1.9% | 11,999 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at SBN
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from South Bend (SBN)
Every route from SBN with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBN → Chicago (ORD) | 66.0% | 3.9% | 2,738 |
| SBN → Atlanta (ATL) | 76.4% | 2.1% | 1,029 |
| SBN → Charlotte (CLT) | 79.6% | 3.1% | 1,026 |
| SBN → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 73.6% | 2.3% | 984 |
| SBN → Detroit (DTW) | 79.6% | 1.1% | 711 |
| SBN → Minneapolis (MSP) | 83.8% | 1.4% | 365 |
| SBN → Sanford (SFB) | 63.8% | 0.4% | 248 |
| SBN → Punta Gorda (PGD) | 72.2% | 1.3% | 238 |
| SBN → St. Petersburg (PIE) | 74.2% | 0.0% | 151 |