Private charter · SLE → RBF
Salem to Big Bear Lake
804 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Salem to Big Bear Lake, door to door faster.
Trade about 17 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field in Salem to Big Bear City Airport in Big Bear Lake, 804 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
- 804 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 17 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Salem
Airports in Salem
SLE
Commercial airportSalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
Salem · KSLE
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,811 ft
KMMV
Regional airportMcMinnville Municipal Airport
McMinnville
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,420 ft
KUAO
Regional airportAurora State Airport
Aurora
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
Arriving 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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
Salem to Big Bear Lake flights
How long is a private flight from Salem to Big Bear Lake?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 804 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 17 hours.
Which airports do flights from Salem to Big Bear Lake use?
You can depart from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV), or Aurora State Airport (KUAO) 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem are priced the same way.
Return flight
Big Bear Lake to Salem
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