Chico, California

Private charter · TVL → CIC

South Lake Tahoe to Chico

117 miles, about 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

South Lake Tahoe to Chico, door to door faster.

Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe to Chico Regional Airport in Chico, 117 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
117 mi
Flight
40 min
Driving
3 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
TVLSouth Lake TahoeCICChico
TVL → CIC117 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min

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

Departing South Lake Tahoe

Airports in South Lake Tahoe

  • TVL

    Commercial airport

    Lake Tahoe Airport

    South Lake Tahoe · KTVL

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    8,541 ft

  • CSN

    Commercial airport

    Carson Airport

    Carson City · KCXP

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    6,101 ft

  • TKF

    Commercial airport

    Truckee Tahoe Airport

    Truckee · KTRK

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • MEV

    Regional airport

    Minden-Tahoe Airport

    Minden · KMEV

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    7,399 ft

Arriving Chico

Airports in Chico

  • CIC

    Regional airport

    Chico Regional Airport

    Chico · KCIC

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,724 ft

  • PYS

    Regional airport

    Paradise Skypark Airport

    Paradise

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    3,017 ft

  • OVE

    Regional airport

    Oroville Municipal Airport

    Oroville · KOVE

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    6,020 ft

  • WLW

    Regional airport

    Willows Glenn County Airport

    Willows · KWLW

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    4,125 ft

  • KO37

    Regional airport

    Haigh Field

    Orland

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    4,500 ft

When you land

Things to do in Chico

Chico is the largest city in Butte County and the economic and cultural center of the northern Sacramento Valley. California State University, Chico gives the city a lively college-town atmosphere, and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., founded here in 1980, remains one of the most influential craft breweries in the country. Surrounding orchards of almonds and walnuts and fields of rice make agriculture a major business, while health care, education and retail serve a large region of smaller towns.

  1. 01

    Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

    The brewery’s Chico taproom and restaurant pour a wide range of beers, and tours explore its brewhouse, hop fields and sustainability practices.

  2. 02

    Bidwell Park

    One of the largest municipal parks in the country stretches along Big Chico Creek, with shaded trails in Lower Park and swimming holes in the canyon of Upper Park.

  3. 03

    Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

    The Italianate mansion of city founder John Bidwell offers guided tours of its restored rooms and the story of the area’s pioneer and Mechoopda history.

  4. 04

    Downtown Chico

    Tree-lined streets beside the Chico State campus hold independent restaurants, coffee shops and bookstores, with a Saturday farmers market that draws growers from across the valley.

  5. 05

    Lake Oroville

    About a half hour southeast, the reservoir behind the tallest dam in the United States is popular for houseboating, bass fishing and boating.

  6. 06

    Feather Falls

    A trail in the Plumas National Forest leads to an overlook of one of the tallest waterfalls in California, best seen during spring runoff.

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Questions

South Lake Tahoe to Chico flights

How long is a private flight from South Lake Tahoe to Chico?

About 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 117 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.

Which airports do flights from South Lake Tahoe to Chico use?

You can depart from Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), Carson Airport (CSN), or Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) and arrive at Chico Regional Airport (CIC), Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS), or Oroville Municipal Airport (OVE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from South Lake Tahoe to Chico 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 South Lake Tahoe and Chico?

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

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Chico to South Lake Tahoe

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