Private charter · CLD → RBF
Carlsbad to Big Bear Lake
82 miles, about 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Carlsbad to Big Bear Lake, door to door faster.
Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad to Big Bear City Airport in Big Bear Lake, 82 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 82 mi
- Flight
- 30 min
- Driving
- 2 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers30 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Carlsbad
Airports in Carlsbad
CLD
Commercial airportMcClellan-Palomar Airport
Carlsbad · KCRQ
- From downtown
- 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,897 ft
SAN
Major airportSan Diego International Airport
San Diego · KSAN
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,401 ft
KRNM
Regional airportRamona Airport
Ramona
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
MYF
Regional airportMontgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
San Diego · KMYF
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,598 ft
SEE
Regional airportGillespie Field
San Diego/El Cajon · KSEE
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,342 ft
Arriving Big Bear Lake
Airports in Big Bear Lake
RBF
Regional airportBig Bear City Airport
Big Bear
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,850 ft
SBD
Major airportSan Bernardino International Airport
San Bernardino · KSBD
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
KREI
Regional airportRedlands Municipal Airport
Redlands
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,504 ft
BNG
Regional airportBanning Municipal Airport
Banning · KBNG
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,955 ft
APV
Regional airportApple Valley Airport
Apple Valley · KAPV
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,498 ft
KL26
Regional airportHesperia 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
Carlsbad to Big Bear Lake flights
How long is a private flight from Carlsbad to Big Bear Lake?
About 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 82 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.
Which airports do flights from Carlsbad to Big Bear Lake use?
You can depart from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN), or Ramona Airport (KRNM) 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad are priced the same way.
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Big Bear Lake to Carlsbad
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