Private charter · RBF → ABI
Big Bear Lake to Abilene
998 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Big Bear Lake to Abilene, door to door faster.
Trade about 21 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Big Bear City Airport in Big Bear Lake to Abilene Regional Airport in Abilene, 998 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 998 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 21 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing 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
APV
Regional airportApple Valley Airport
Apple Valley · KAPV
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,498 ft
Arriving Abilene
Airports in Abilene
ABI
Commercial airportAbilene Regional Airport
Abilene · KABI
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,208 ft
When you land
Things to do in Abilene
Abilene is the commercial hub of West Central Texas, with an economy anchored by Dyess Air Force Base, home to a B-1 bomber wing, along with healthcare, regional banking, agriculture and energy. Three private universities, Abilene Christian, Hardin-Simmons and McMurry, bring faculty, students, families and visiting teams, and the city serves a wide ring of ranching and farming communities that rely on it for medical care, shopping and services.
- 01
Storybook Sculptures and the NCCIL
More than a dozen bronze sculptures of characters from children’s books dot downtown, and the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature exhibits original artwork from celebrated illustrators.
- 02
Frontier Texas!
This interactive museum brings the region’s frontier era to life with life-size holographic characters, exhibits on bison hunting, the cattle trail and frontier forts, and a visitor information center.
- 03
Abilene Zoo
In Nelson Park, the zoo features giraffes, big cats and animals from Africa and the Americas, along with a popular giraffe-feeding platform and children’s areas.
- 04
The Grace Museum
Housed in the restored 1909 Grace Hotel downtown, the museum combines art, local history and a hands-on children’s museum under one roof.
- 05
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
South of Abilene, this collection of restored 19th-century buildings shows frontier life in the Big Country. The town of Buffalo Gap is also known for its celebrated steakhouse dining.
- 06
Fort Phantom Hill
North of town, the stone chimneys and ruins of an 1850s frontier army post stand among the mesquite, a quiet reminder of the region’s early history.
Questions
Big Bear Lake to Abilene flights
How long is a private flight from Big Bear Lake to Abilene?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 998 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 21 hours.
Which airports do flights from Big Bear Lake to Abilene use?
You can depart from Big Bear City Airport (RBF), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), or Apple Valley Airport (APV) and arrive at Abilene Regional Airport (ABI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Big Bear Lake to Abilene 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 Big Bear Lake and Abilene?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Abilene back to Big Bear Lake are priced the same way.
Return flight
Abilene to Big Bear Lake
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