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Ontario Airport (ONT) and Getting to Your Big Bear Rental
This guide covers Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Southern California, using its nonstop flights page and airport transportation page, all checked on October 18, 2026. For mountain road conditions, use Caltrans QuickMap. Airline routes change and some are seasonal, so treat these lists as a starting point and confirm on the airline’s site before you book.
Quick answer
ONT is not in the mountains, and its pages do not give a drive time to Big Bear, so plan that leg with your map app and check Caltrans QuickMap for closures. The rental car center is a courtesy shuttle ride from the terminals. BnB Search is a rental directory, so nothing here is ranked or rated.
Nonstop cities listed by the airport
ONT lists nonstop service to Atlanta, Austin, Boise, Charlotte (seasonal), Chicago (Midway and O’Hare), Dallas (DFW and Love Field), Denver, Guadalajara, Honolulu, Houston (Bush and Hobby), Las Vegas, León/Guanajuato, Morelia, Nashville, New York JFK (seasonal), Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, San Salvador, Seattle, Sonoma County and Taipei. It also lists American to Chicago O’Hare as upcoming service in December 2026. The page names the airline for each route.
Rental cars and rides
- Rental cars: several companies share one Rental Car Center, a courtesy shuttle ride from the terminals.
- Ride apps, taxis and limos: the airport says ride apps, taxis and limo services serve ONT; see its transportation page for details.
- Hotel shuttles and transit: the airport lists free shuttles to some area hotels and bus and rail options. None of these is described as going to Big Bear.
Not covered
This guide does not cover Big Bear City Airport, other Southern California airports, or fares and schedules for private transfers.
Tips
- Airport details were checked on October 18, 2026. Check the airport and airline pages the week you fly.
- In winter, check Caltrans QuickMap before you leave the airport, and ask your host about driveway parking and snow.
- Ask your host how many cars the cabin allows before you book a rental car.
FAQ
What airport do you fly into for Big Bear?
This guide covers Ontario International Airport (ONT). We did not compare distances to other airports.
Is there a shuttle from ONT to Big Bear?
The airport pages we read do not list one; they list hotel shuttles and transit in the Ontario area.
Where are rental cars at Ontario airport?
At the Rental Car Center, reached by a courtesy shuttle from the terminals.
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