Private charter · HII → RBF
Lake Havasu City to Big Bear Lake
144 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Lake Havasu City to Big Bear Lake, door to door faster.
Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lake Havasu City Airport in Lake Havasu City to Big Bear City Airport in Big Bear Lake, 144 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 144 mi
- Flight
- 50 min
- Driving
- 3½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Lake Havasu City
Airports in Lake Havasu City
HII
Commercial airportLake Havasu City Airport
Lake Havasu City · KHII
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
EED
Commercial airportNeedles Airport
Needles · KEED
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,005 ft
K49X
Regional airportChemehuevi Valley Airport
Havasu Lake
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
KP20
Regional airportAvi Suquilla Airport
Parker
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,250 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
Lake Havasu City to Big Bear Lake flights
How long is a private flight from Lake Havasu City to Big Bear Lake?
About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 144 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Lake Havasu City to Big Bear Lake use?
You can depart from Lake Havasu City Airport (HII), Needles Airport (EED), or Chemehuevi Valley Airport (K49X) 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 Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City are priced the same way.
Return flight
Big Bear Lake to Lake Havasu City
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