South Bend, Indiana

Private charter · MCD → SBN

Mackinac Island to South Bend

299 miles, about 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Mackinac Island to South Bend, door to door faster.

Skip the ferry and the airline connection. Littlebird flies you direct from Mackinac Island Airport in Mackinac Island to South Bend International Airport in South Bend, 299 miles in about 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
299 mi
Flight
1 hr 45 min
Airports
11
Passengers
Up to 5
MCDMackinac IslandSBNSouth Bend
MCD → SBN299 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Mackinac Island

Airports in Mackinac Island

  • MCD

    Regional airport

    Mackinac Island Airport

    Mackinac Island · KMCD

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    3,501 ft

  • PLN

    Commercial airport

    Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport

    Pellston · KPLN

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    6,513 ft

  • CIU

    Commercial airport

    Chippewa County International Airport

    Kincheloe · KCIU

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    7,203 ft

  • KSLH

    Regional airport

    Cheboygan County Airport

    Cheboygan

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    4,004 ft

  • K6Y1

    Regional airport

    Bois Blanc Airport

    Bois Blanc Island

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    3,500 ft

Arriving South Bend

Airports in South Bend

  • SBN

    Commercial airport

    South Bend International Airport

    South Bend · KSBN

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    8,412 ft

  • MGC

    Commercial airport

    Michigan City Municipal Airport

    Michigan City · KMGC

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,099 ft

  • NLE

    Regional airport

    Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport

    Niles

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    4,100 ft

  • EKI

    Regional airport

    Elkhart Municipal Airport

    Elkhart · KEKM

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    6,500 ft

  • PLY

    Regional airport

    Plymouth Municipal Airport

    Plymouth

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,400 ft

  • LPO

    Regional airport

    La 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 05

    Potawatomi Zoo

    Indiana’s oldest zoo features animals from around the world, including big cats, red pandas and a children’s zoo.

  6. 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.

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Questions

Mackinac Island to South Bend flights

How long is a private flight from Mackinac Island to South Bend?

About 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 299 miles direct.

Which airports do flights from Mackinac Island to South Bend use?

You can depart from Mackinac Island Airport (MCD), Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN), or Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) 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 Mackinac Island 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 Mackinac Island and South Bend?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from South Bend back to Mackinac Island are priced the same way.

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