Private charter · RBF → MTJ
Big Bear Lake to Montrose
578 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Big Bear Lake to Montrose, door to door faster.
Trade about 12½ 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 Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, 578 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
- 578 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 12½ 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 Montrose
Airports in Montrose
MTJ
Commercial airportMontrose Regional Airport
Montrose · KMTJ
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
KAJZ
Regional airportBlake Field
Delta
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,598 ft
When you land
Things to do in Montrose
Montrose is a regional center on Colorado’s Western Slope, serving ranching, agriculture, healthcare and retail across the Uncompahgre Valley. It is the closest town to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and a key gateway for travelers heading to Telluride, Ouray and the San Juan Mountains. Its growing population includes retirees, remote workers and outdoor enthusiasts drawn by easy access to rivers, canyons and high country.
- 01
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Northeast of town, the park’s South Rim Road leads to overlooks above a deep, narrow canyon with some of the steepest cliffs in North America, including the Painted Wall.
- 02
Ouray
About 40 minutes south, this historic mining town is known as the Switzerland of America, with hot springs pools, an ice park and jeep roads into the San Juans.
- 03
Ute Indian Museum
This museum on the former farm of Chief Ouray and Chipeta shares the history and culture of the Ute people through exhibits and outdoor grounds.
- 04
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Rafting and fishing trips explore this rugged stretch of the Gunnison River below the Black Canyon, known for its trout fishing.
- 05
Ridgway State Park
South of Montrose, this reservoir park offers boating, fishing and camping with views of the Cimarron and San Juan ranges.
- 06
Telluride Ski Resort
About an hour and a half south, Telluride offers expert terrain, a historic town and a free gondola connecting Mountain Village.
Questions
Big Bear Lake to Montrose flights
How long is a private flight from Big Bear Lake to Montrose?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 578 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Big Bear Lake to Montrose use?
You can depart from Big Bear City Airport (RBF), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), or Apple Valley Airport (APV) and arrive at Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) or Blake Field (KAJZ). 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 Montrose 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 Montrose?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Montrose back to Big Bear Lake are priced the same way.
Return flight
Montrose to Big Bear Lake
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