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Bend, Oregon

Bend is a city in Central Oregon and the seat of government of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. It is located to the east of the Cascade Range, on the Deschutes River.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Oregon, U.S.
  • Served by Sunriver Airport (SUO).

History

Bend is a city in Central Oregon and the seat of government of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. It is located to the east of the Cascade Range, on the Deschutes River.

Airports

Roberts Field (RDM) 16 mi to the centre
Redmond, OR, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Portland, Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francisco… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Sunriver Airport (SUO) 14 mi to the centre
Sunriver, OR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bend Municipal Airport 6 mi to the centre
Bend, OR, US
Outdoor
Pilot Butte Airport 1.4 mi to the centre
Bend, OR, US
Outdoor
D M Stevenson Ranch Airport 3.6 mi to the centre
Bend, OR, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sunriver Airport (SUO); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bend, Oregon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Coach / shuttle operator
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing