Private Jet Charter Long Beach (LGB) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Fly privately from Long Beach International Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), a 170 km (92 nm) flight, from 36m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $3,900 all-in.

Distance: 170 km
Fastest: 36m
From: $3,900
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
41m
Est. price
$7,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
38m
Est. price
$6,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
38m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
38m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
37m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
36m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
48m
Est. price
$3,900
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	41m	Non-stop	$7,500$3,300 – $11,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	38m	Non-stop	$6,900$3,400 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	38m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	38m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	37m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	36m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	48m	Non-stop	$3,900$1,800 – $6,000	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Long Beach to Santa Barbara non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 170 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 54m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 42m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax: 6
Time: 46m
Range: 2,100km

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 38m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 38m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 38m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Long Beach to Santa Barbara in local time

Take off from Long Beach International Airport (LGB) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) at about 10:36 local time, after 36m in the air. Santa Barbara is on the same time as Long Beach.

Return flight: Santa Barbara to Long Beach

Empty legs near this route

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Long Beach to Santa Barbara price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $3,600; August is the dearest at about $4,200.

$4.1kDec: about $4,100
$3.7kJan: about $3,700
$3.6kFeb: about $3,600
$3.8kMar: about $3,800
$3.9kApr: about $3,900
$3.8kMay: about $3,800
$4.2kJun: about $4,200
$4.2kJul: about $4,200
$4.2kAug: about $4,200
$3.8kSept: about $3,800
$3.9kOct: about $3,900

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Long Beach and Santa Barbara

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

402private jets at Long Beach International Airport

Busiest on Mondays (19% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Long Beach

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)54 km away3,450 jets
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)30 km away2,082 jets
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)28 km away1,304 jets
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)47 km away638 jets

Arrival

864private jets at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Busiest on Fridays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Long Beach to Santa Barbara on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $9,800
Empty legs, past year: 36 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 12m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 43m door to door

You save 2h 31m each, 10h 3m for the group. The jet costs $1,570 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Long Beach to Santa Barbara cost?

$3,900 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $5,600 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.
A JetsFly customer asked us for this trip in the last 12 months.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Long Beach International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureLong Beach International Airport (LGB)Long Beach, United States ArrivalSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)Santa Barbara, United States

Fastest flight time: 36mUp to 19 passengers

Long Beach to Santa Barbara, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Long Beach to Santa Barbara cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 170 km flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Santa Barbara (SBA) range from about $3,900 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Long Beach to Santa Barbara by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 36m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Long Beach to Santa Barbara non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 170 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

Right now our empty-leg board has 38 flights leaving the Long Beach area and 3 arriving in the Santa Barbara area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

About $5,600 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $3,600 and August about $4,200. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Long Beach?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Van Nuys Airport (VNY): 3,450, 54 km from LGB. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Long Beach.

Which airport do private jets use most near Santa Barbara?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 864, so SBA is the main private-jet airport for Santa Barbara. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Santa Barbara.

Fly private from Long Beach

Nearby cities, airports and destinations, with prices and empty legs.

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Aircraft for Long Beach to Santa Barbara

These jets can fly the 170 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Long Beach

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More private jet routes to Santa Barbara

Santa Ana (SNA) → Santa Barbara200 km Ontario (ONT) → Santa Barbara210 km San Bernardino (SBD) → Santa Barbara242 km Fresno (FAT) → Santa Barbara261 km San Diego (SAN) → Santa Barbara309 km Palm Springs (PSP) → Santa Barbara314 km Tijuana (TIJ) → Santa Barbara339 km San Jose (SJC) → Santa Barbara377 km San Francisco (SFO) → Santa Barbara422 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Long Beach and private jet charter in Santa Barbara.