Big Bear Lake, California

Private charter · BDY → RBF

Bandon to Big Bear Lake

732 miles, about 4 hr 15 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Bandon to Big Bear Lake, door to door faster.

Trade about 15½ hours on the road for about 4 hr 15 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Bandon State Airport in Bandon to Big Bear City Airport in Big Bear Lake, 732 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
732 mi
Flight
4 hr 15 min
Driving
15½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
BDYBandonRBFBig Bear Lake
BDY → RBF732 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers4 hr 15 min + fuel stop
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers2 hr 15 min

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

Departing Bandon

Airports in Bandon

  • BDY

    Regional airport

    Bandon State Airport

    Bandon

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    3,601 ft

  • OTH

    Commercial airport

    Southwest Oregon Regional Airport

    North Bend · KOTH

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,980 ft

  • K5S6

    Regional airport

    Cape Blanco State Airport

    Sixes

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,100 ft

Arriving Big Bear Lake

Airports in Big Bear Lake

  • RBF

    Regional airport

    Big Bear City Airport

    Big Bear

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,850 ft

  • SBD

    Major airport

    San Bernardino International Airport

    San Bernardino · KSBD

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KREI

    Regional airport

    Redlands Municipal Airport

    Redlands

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    4,504 ft

  • BNG

    Regional airport

    Banning Municipal Airport

    Banning · KBNG

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,955 ft

  • APV

    Regional airport

    Apple Valley Airport

    Apple Valley · KAPV

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    6,498 ft

  • KL26

    Regional airport

    Hesperia Airport

    Hesperia

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    3,910 ft

When you land

Things to do in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake is a mountain resort town on the south shore of its namesake lake, high in the San Bernardino Mountains at close to 7,000 feet. Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, operated together as Big Bear Mountain Resort, are the most popular ski areas within reach of Los Angeles, and the lake draws boaters, anglers and paddlers every summer. Tourism and vacation homes, many owned by Southern California families, drive the local economy, and the Village along the lakeshore holds most of the town’s restaurants and shops.

  1. 01

    Big Bear Mountain Resort

    Snow Summit and Bear Mountain share a lift ticket, offering groomed runs, terrain parks and extensive snowmaking, and Snow Summit turns into a mountain bike park in summer.

  2. 02

    Big Bear Lake

    Marinas around the lake rent pontoon boats, kayaks and paddleboards, and the lake is stocked for trout fishing, with bald eagles often seen in winter.

  3. 03

    The Village

    Big Bear’s walkable lakeside district gathers restaurants, cafes, gift shops and outfitters, and it is the center of town events throughout the year.

  4. 04

    Big Bear Alpine Zoo

    This small rehabilitation zoo cares for injured and orphaned native animals, including black bears, mountain lions and bald eagles, that cannot return to the wild.

  5. 05

    Castle Rock Trail

    A short but steep hike from the north side of the lake climbs to a granite outcrop with sweeping views of the water and surrounding peaks.

  6. 06

    Alpine Pedal Path

    This paved, mostly level path follows the north shore for several miles, ideal for easy bike rides and walks with lake and mountain views.

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Questions

Bandon to Big Bear Lake flights

How long is a private flight from Bandon to Big Bear Lake?

About 4 hr 15 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 732 miles direct, plus a short fuel stop. Driving the same trip takes about 15½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Bandon to Big Bear Lake use?

You can depart from Bandon State Airport (BDY), Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH), or Cape Blanco State Airport (K5S6) and arrive at Big Bear City Airport (RBF), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), or Redlands Municipal Airport (KREI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Bandon to Big Bear Lake 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 Bandon and Big Bear Lake?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Big Bear Lake back to Bandon are priced the same way.

Return flight

Big Bear Lake to Bandon

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