Private Jet Charter San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Fly privately from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), a 422 km (228 nm) flight, from 53m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,800 all-in.

Distance: 422 km
Fastest: 53m
From: $4,800
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 06m
Est. price
$8,000
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 00m
Est. price
$7,400
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
59m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
59m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
57m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
55m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 25m
Est. price
$4,800
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 06m	Non-stop	$8,000$3,800 – $12,200	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 00m	Non-stop	$7,400$3,900 – $10,900	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	59m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	59m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	57m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	55m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 25m	Non-stop	$4,800$2,700 – $6,900	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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 422 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: 1h 38m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 09m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 11m
Range: 2,161km

about $12,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 59m
Range: 3,150km

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

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 59m
Range: 6,480km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 58m
Range: 6,075km

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

San Francisco to Santa Barbara in local time

Take off from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) at about 10:53 local time, after 53m in the air. Santa Barbara is on the same time as San Francisco.

Return flight: Santa Barbara to San Francisco

Empty legs near this route

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San Francisco 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 $4,500; August is the dearest at about $5,200.

$5.1kDec: about $5,100
$4.6kJan: about $4,600
$4.5kFeb: about $4,500
$4.7kMar: about $4,700
$4.8kApr: about $4,800
$4.7kMay: about $4,700
$5.2kJun: about $5,200
$5.2kJul: about $5,200
$5.2kAug: about $5,200
$4.7kSept: about $4,700
$4.8kOct: about $4,800

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 San Francisco 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

1,506private jets at San Francisco International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near San Francisco

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km away2,056 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)18 km away1,150 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)37 km away465 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)23 km away387 jets

Arrival

835private jets at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Busiest on Fridays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Ynez Airport (SQA)30 km away3 jets

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 San Francisco 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 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $10,850
Empty legs, past year: 64 · 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

$2,730

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 39m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 2m door to door

You save 2h 23m each, 9h 33m for the group. The jet costs $1,720 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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara cost?

$4,800 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $7,400 (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.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at San Francisco 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.

DepartureSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States ArrivalSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)Santa Barbara, United States

Fastest flight time: 53mUp to 19 passengers

San Francisco to Santa Barbara, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from San Francisco to Santa Barbara cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 422 km flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) range from about $4,800 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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 53m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly San Francisco 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 422 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

Right now our empty-leg board has 27 flights leaving the San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

About $7,400 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 San Francisco to Santa Barbara?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,500 and August about $5,200. 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 San Francisco?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,056, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

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): 835, 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 San Francisco

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

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Aircraft for San Francisco to Santa Barbara

These jets can fly the 422 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 San Francisco

San Francisco → Los Angeles (LAX)543 km San Francisco → Las Vegas (LAS)665 km San Francisco → San Diego (SAN)719 km San Francisco → Merced (MCE)168 km San Francisco → Fresno (FAT)253 km San Francisco → Truckee (TKF)271 km San Francisco → San Luis Obispo (SBP)307 km San Francisco → Reno (RNO)308 km San Francisco → Mammoth Lakes (MMH)311 km San Francisco → Redding (RDD)321 km San Francisco → Santa Maria (SMX)348 km San Francisco → Bishop (BIH)355 km

More private jet routes to Santa Barbara

Long Beach (LGB) → Santa Barbara170 km 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

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