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Private Jet Charter Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (ORD)

Fly privately from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a 2,895 km (1,563 nm) flight, from 3h 40m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $16,800 all-in.

Distance
2,895 km
Fastest
3h 40m
From
$16,800
Non-stop sizes
5
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Santa Barbara to Chicago?

  • Very Light JetsFuel stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    6h 14m
    Est. price
    $22,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    4h 31m
    Est. price
    $20,100

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    4h 26m
    Est. price
    $26,900

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    4h 21m
    Est. price
    $40,000

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    4h 13m
    Est. price
    $37,400

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    3h 57m
    Est. price
    $55,700

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsFuel stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    8h 20m
    Est. price
    $16,800

    e.g. 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 Santa Barbara to Chicago non-stop

81 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,895 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Cessna 441 Conquest II exteriorTurboprops

Cessna 441 Conquest II

Cessna

Pax
8
Time
6h 10m

about $22,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Dassault Falcon 10 exteriorLight

Dassault Falcon 10

Dassault Aviation

Pax
7
Time
4h 24m

about $24,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation III exteriorMidsize

Cessna Citation III

Cessna

Pax
8
Time
4h 18m

about $33,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
3h 54m

about $44,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
4h 19m

about $48,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream V exteriorUltra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
14
Time
4h 16m

about $65,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Santa Barbara to Chicago in local time

Take off from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at about 15:40 local time, after 3h 40m in the air. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

Return flight: Chicago to Santa Barbara

Empty legs near this route

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Santa Barbara to Chicago price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $15,700; July is the dearest at about $18,300.
  1. Dec: about $18,000
  2. Jan: about $16,200
  3. Feb: about $15,700
  4. Mar: about $16,600
  5. Apr: about $16,700
  6. May: about $16,700
  7. Jun: about $18,200
  8. Jul: about $18,300
  9. Aug: about $18,200
  10. Sept: about $16,600
  11. Oct: about $16,700

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 Santa Barbara and Chicago

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

864private jets at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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

Arrival

292private jets at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near Chicago

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 Santa Barbara to Chicago on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$22,950
Empty legs, past year
16116 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$6,100

per person · Dassault Falcon 10

4h 54m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

7h 13m door to door

You save 2h 18m each, 9h 13m for the group. The jet costs $3,950 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 Santa Barbara to Chicago cost?

$16,800 – $65,900

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $31,500 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)Santa Barbara, United StatesArrivalChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United States
Fastest flight time: 3h 40mUp to 19 passengers

Santa Barbara to Chicago, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Santa Barbara to Chicago cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 2,895 km flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago (ORD) range from about $16,800 in the turboprops category to around $65,900 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 Santa Barbara to Chicago by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 40m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Santa Barbara to Chicago non-stop?
Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range can typically fly this 2,895 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Can I book an empty leg from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Right now our empty-leg board has 4 flights leaving the Santa Barbara area and 21 arriving in the Chicago 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 Santa Barbara to Chicago?
About $31,500 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 Santa Barbara to Chicago?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $15,700 and July about $18,300. 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 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.
Which airport do private jets use most near Chicago?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 792, 25 km from ORD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Chicago.

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Aircraft for Santa Barbara to Chicago

These jets can fly the 2,895 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Nextant 400XTi3,480 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km rangeGulfstream G60012,220 km range

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