Private charter · FFT → SBN
Frankfort to South Bend
255 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Frankfort to South Bend, door to door faster.
Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Capital City Airport in Frankfort to South Bend International Airport in South Bend, 255 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 255 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 30 min
- Driving
- 5½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Frankfort
Airports in Frankfort
FFT
Regional airportCapital City Airport
Frankfort · KFFT
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,006 ft
LEX
Commercial airportBlue Grass Airport
Lexington · KLEX
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,004 ft
K27K
Regional airportGeorgetown-Scott County Regional Airport
Georgetown
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,498 ft
Arriving South Bend
Airports in South Bend
SBN
Commercial airportSouth Bend International Airport
South Bend · KSBN
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,412 ft
MGC
Commercial airportMichigan City Municipal Airport
Michigan City · KMGC
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,099 ft
NLE
Regional airportJerry Tyler Memorial Airport
Niles
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,100 ft
EKI
Regional airportElkhart Municipal Airport
Elkhart · KEKM
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
PLY
Regional airportPlymouth Municipal Airport
Plymouth
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,400 ft
LPO
Regional airportLa Porte Municipal Airport
La Porte · KPPO
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in South Bend
South Bend is best known as the home of the University of Notre Dame, whose Golden Dome, Basilica of the Sacred Heart and football tradition draw visitors from across the country. The city also has deep industrial roots as the former home of the Studebaker automobile company, and today it has a growing economy built around healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing and technology. Neighboring Mishawaka and Elkhart, the RV capital of the world, round out a busy regional economy in northern Indiana.
- 01
University of Notre Dame
The campus is home to the Golden Dome, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Grotto, the Word of Life mural known as Touchdown Jesus and the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art.
- 02
Notre Dame Stadium
On fall Saturdays, Fighting Irish fans fill the historic stadium, with traditions such as the band’s concert on the steps of Bond Hall before every home game.
- 03
Studebaker National Museum
This museum tells the story of the Studebaker company, from horse-drawn wagons to automobiles, including presidential carriages and a collection of classic cars.
- 04
East Race Waterway
A man-made whitewater channel downtown, the East Race offers rafting, kayaking and tubing in summer, and it is surrounded by riverfront paths.
- 05
Potawatomi Zoo
Indiana’s oldest zoo features animals from around the world, including big cats, red pandas and a children’s zoo.
- 06
Indiana Dunes National Park
About an hour west, the park offers beaches on Lake Michigan, towering sand dunes and hiking trails through forests and wetlands.
Questions
Frankfort to South Bend flights
How long is a private flight from Frankfort to South Bend?
About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 255 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Frankfort to South Bend use?
You can depart from Capital City Airport (FFT), Blue Grass Airport (LEX), or Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport (K27K) and arrive at South Bend International Airport (SBN), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC), or Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Frankfort to South Bend cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Frankfort and South Bend?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from South Bend back to Frankfort are priced the same way.
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