Bend, Oregon

Private charter · SLE → KBDN

Salem to Bend

105 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Salem to Bend, door to door faster.

Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field in Salem to Bend Municipal Airport in Bend, 105 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
105 mi
Flight
35 min
Driving
2½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SLESalemKBDNBend
SLE → KBDN105 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min

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

Departing Salem

Airports in Salem

  • SLE

    Commercial airport

    Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field

    Salem · KSLE

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,811 ft

  • KMMV

    Regional airport

    McMinnville Municipal Airport

    McMinnville

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,420 ft

  • KUAO

    Regional airport

    Aurora State Airport

    Aurora

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

  • K7S5

    Regional airport

    Independence State Airport

    Independence

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    3,002 ft

  • K4S9

    Regional airport

    Portland Mulino Airport

    Portland-Mulino

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,425 ft

Arriving Bend

Airports in Bend

  • KBDN

    Regional airport

    Bend Municipal Airport

    Bend

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    5,201 ft

  • RDM

    Commercial airport

    Roberts Field

    Redmond · KRDM

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    7,038 ft

  • SUO

    Regional airport

    Sunriver Airport

    Sunriver

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    5,460 ft

  • PRZ

    Regional airport

    Prineville Airport

    Prineville

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,405 ft

  • K6K5

    Regional airport

    Sisters Eagle Air Airport

    Sisters

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,560 ft

When you land

Things to do in Bend

Bend grew up as a lumber mill town on the Deschutes River and has become the largest city in Central Oregon and one of the fastest-growing in the state. Sunshine, mountain views and year-round recreation have drawn a mix of outdoor-industry companies, tech startups, remote workers, entrepreneurs and retirees, and healthcare, tourism, construction and real estate are major parts of the economy. Deschutes Brewery started here in 1988, and the town now has a large number of breweries and a lively restaurant scene.

  1. 01

    Mount Bachelor

    About 22 miles west of town, this volcano offers some of the largest skiable terrain in the Northwest, with lifts serving runs on every side of the summit.

  2. 02

    Smith Rock State Park

    Near Terrebonne, dramatic volcanic tuff cliffs above the Crooked River are a birthplace of American sport climbing and offer spectacular hiking trails.

  3. 03

    High Desert Museum

    South of town, this indoor-outdoor museum explores the natural and cultural history of the high desert, with live wildlife, a historic ranch and Native American exhibits.

  4. 04

    Old Mill District

    Former lumber mills on the Deschutes have been transformed into shops, restaurants and an outdoor amphitheater, with river trails and the Bend Whitewater Park nearby.

  5. 05

    Newberry National Volcanic Monument

    South of Bend, visitors explore Lava Butte, the Lava River Cave and the obsidian flows and lakes inside Newberry Caldera.

  6. 06

    Bend Ale Trail

    This self-guided route links dozens of local breweries, from pioneering names to small neighborhood taprooms, across town and in neighboring communities.

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Questions

Salem to Bend flights

How long is a private flight from Salem to Bend?

About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 105 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Salem to Bend use?

You can depart from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV), or Aurora State Airport (KUAO) and arrive at Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN), Roberts Field (RDM), or Sunriver Airport (SUO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Salem to 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 Salem and Bend?

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

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