Private charter · SFO → RBF
San Francisco to Big Bear Lake
386 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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San Francisco to Big Bear Lake, door to door faster.
Trade about 8½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Big Bear City Airport in Big Bear Lake, 386 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
- 386 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 8½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing San Francisco
Airports in San Francisco
SFO
Major airportSan Francisco International Airport
San Francisco · KSFO
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,870 ft
OAK
Major airportOakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Oakland · KOAK
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,520 ft
CCR
Commercial airportBuchanan Field
Concord · KCCR
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
HWD
Regional airportHayward Executive Airport
Hayward · KHWD
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,694 ft
HAF
Regional airportHalf Moon Bay Airport
Half Moon Bay · KHAF
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 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
San Francisco to Big Bear Lake flights
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 386 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8½ hours.
Which airports do flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake use?
You can depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), or Buchanan Field (CCR) 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco are priced the same way.
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Big Bear Lake to San Francisco
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