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

Fly privately from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 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
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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

  • 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

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 San Francisco non-stop

118 of the 118 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.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 38m

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

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 09m

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

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 11m

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

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
59m

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

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
59m

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

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
58m

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

Santa Barbara to San Francisco 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at about 10:53 local time, after 53m in the air. San Francisco is on the same time as Santa Barbara.

Return flight: San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Empty legs near this route

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Santa Barbara to San Francisco 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.
  1. Dec: about $5,100
  2. Jan: about $4,600
  3. Feb: about $4,500
  4. Mar: about $4,700
  5. Apr: about $4,800
  6. May: about $4,700
  7. Jun: about $5,200
  8. Jul: about $5,200
  9. Aug: about $5,200
  10. Sept: about $4,700
  11. Oct: 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 Santa Barbara and San Francisco

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

868private jets at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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

Arrival

1,508private 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

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 San Francisco 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
$10,250
Empty legs, past year
97 · 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

$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 Santa Barbara to San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at San Francisco 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 StatesArrivalSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States
Fastest flight time: 53mUp to 19 passengers

Santa Barbara to San Francisco, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Santa Barbara to San Francisco cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 422 km flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO) 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 Santa Barbara to San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara to San Francisco 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 Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
Right now our empty-leg board has 4 flights leaving the Santa Barbara area and 22 arriving in the San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
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 Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
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 Santa Barbara?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 868, 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 San Francisco?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,116, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

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Aircraft for Santa Barbara to San Francisco

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 rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier 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 Santa Barbara

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More private jet routes to San Francisco

Los Angeles (LAX) → San Francisco543 kmLas Vegas (LAS) → San Francisco665 kmSan Diego (SAN) → San Francisco719 kmMerced (MCE) → San Francisco168 kmFresno (FAT) → San Francisco253 kmTruckee (TKF) → San Francisco271 kmSan Luis Obispo (SBP) → San Francisco307 kmReno (RNO) → San Francisco308 kmMammoth Lakes (MMH) → San Francisco311 km

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

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