Private Jet Charter Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Ana (SNA)

Fly privately from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), a 200 km (108 nm) flight, from 38m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $3,900 all-in.

Distance: 200 km
Fastest: 38m
From: $3,900
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Santa Barbara to Santa Ana?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
44m
Est. price
$7,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
41m
Est. price
$6,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
41m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
40m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
40m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
39m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
53m
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	44m	Non-stop	$7,500$3,300 – $11,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	41m	Non-stop	$6,900$3,400 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	41m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	40m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	40m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	39m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	53m	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 Santa Barbara to Santa Ana non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 200 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: 59m
Range: 1,700km

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

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 45m
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: 49m
Range: 2,100km

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

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 40m
Range: 3,150km

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

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 41m
Range: 6,480km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 40m
Range: 6,075km

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

Santa Barbara to Santa Ana 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 John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) at about 10:38 local time, after 38m in the air. Santa Ana is on the same time as Santa Barbara.

Return flight: Santa Ana to Santa Barbara

Empty legs near this route

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Santa Barbara to Santa Ana 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 Santa Barbara and Santa Ana

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

2,091private jets at John Wayne Orange County International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near Santa Ana

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)58 km away1,307 jets
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)30 km away403 jets
Chino Airport (CNO)40 km away135 jets
Ontario International Airport (ONT)49 km away129 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 Santa Barbara to Santa Ana 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: 43 · listed ~1d 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 15m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 45m door to door

You save 2h 30m each, 9h 60m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at John Wayne Orange County 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 States ArrivalJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)Santa Ana, United States

Fastest flight time: 38mUp to 19 passengers

Santa Barbara to Santa Ana, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 200 km flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Ana (SNA) 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 Santa Barbara to Santa Ana by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 38m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

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

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 200 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 Santa Ana?

Right now our empty-leg board has 4 flights leaving the Santa Barbara area and 14 arriving in the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

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 Santa Barbara to Santa Ana?

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 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 Santa Ana?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA): 2,091, so SNA is the main private-jet airport for Santa Ana. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Santa Ana.

Fly private from Santa Barbara

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Aircraft for Santa Barbara to Santa Ana

These jets can fly the 200 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 Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara → Long Beach (LGB)170 km Santa Barbara → Ontario (ONT)210 km Santa Barbara → San Bernardino (SBD)242 km Santa Barbara → Fresno (FAT)261 km Santa Barbara → San Diego (SAN)309 km Santa Barbara → Palm Springs (PSP)314 km Santa Barbara → Tijuana (TIJ)339 km Santa Barbara → San Jose (SJC)377 km Santa Barbara → San Francisco (SFO)422 km Santa Barbara → Oakland (OAK)424 km Santa Barbara → Las Vegas (LAS)464 km Santa Barbara → Sacramento (SMF)500 km

More private jet routes to Santa Ana

Tijuana (TIJ) → Santa Ana151 km Bakersfield (BFL) → Santa Ana224 km Imperial (IPL) → Santa Ana233 km Mexicali (MXL) → Santa Ana271 km Santa Maria (SMX) → Santa Ana274 km San Luis Obispo (SBP) → Santa Ana308 km Yuma (YUM) → Santa Ana324 km Lake Havasu City (HII) → Santa Ana338 km Las Vegas (LAS) → Santa Ana365 km

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