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Big Bear Lake, California

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Rapid City to Big Bear Lake

999 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Rapid City to Big Bear Lake, door to door faster.

Trade about 21 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City to Big Bear City Airport in Big Bear Lake, 999 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
999 mi
Flight
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Driving
21 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
RAPRapid CityRBFBig Bear Lake
RAP → RBF999 miles direct

Departing Rapid City

Airports in Rapid City

  • RAP

    Commercial airport

    Rapid City Regional Airport

    Rapid City · KRAP

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    8,701 ft

  • K49B

    Regional airport

    Sturgis Municipal Airport

    Sturgis

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,100 ft

Arriving Big Bear Lake

Airports in Big Bear Lake

  • RBF

    Regional airport

    Big Bear City Airport

    Big Bear

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,850 ft

  • SBD

    Major airport

    San Bernardino International Airport

    San Bernardino · KSBD

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • APV

    Regional airport

    Apple Valley Airport

    Apple Valley · KAPV

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    6,498 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

Rapid City to Big Bear Lake flights

How long is a private flight from Rapid City to Big Bear Lake?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 999 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 21 hours.

Which airports do flights from Rapid City to Big Bear Lake use?

You can depart from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) or Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) and arrive at Big Bear City Airport (RBF), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), or Apple Valley Airport (APV). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Rapid 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 Rapid 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 Rapid City are priced the same way.

Return flight

Big Bear Lake to Rapid City

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