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Private Jet Charter Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA)

Fly privately from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), a 1,463 km (790 nm) flight, from 2h 03m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $10,000 all-in.

Distance
1,463 km
Fastest
2h 03m
From
$10,000
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Santa Barbara to Seattle?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    2h 51m
    Est. price
    $13,400

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    2h 29m
    Est. price
    $12,600

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    2h 27m
    Est. price
    $16,900

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    2h 24m
    Est. price
    $26,500

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    2h 20m
    Est. price
    $24,700

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    2h 12m
    Est. price
    $36,200

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    3h 54m
    Est. price
    $10,000

    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 Seattle non-stop

117 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,463 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Beechcraft King Air F90-1 exteriorTurboprops

Beechcraft King Air F90-1

Beechcraft

Pax
6
Time
3h 54m

about $13,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
3h 01m

about $16,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
3h 08m

about $17,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
2h 24m

about $23,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
2h 10m

about $32,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
2h 23m

about $35,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Santa Barbara to Seattle 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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) at about 12:03 local time, after 2h 03m in the air. Seattle is on the same time as Santa Barbara.

Return flight: Seattle to Santa Barbara

Empty legs near this route

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Santa Barbara to Seattle price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $9,400; August is the dearest at about $10,800.
  1. Dec: about $10,700
  2. Jan: about $9,600
  3. Feb: about $9,400
  4. Mar: about $9,900
  5. Apr: about $10,000
  6. May: about $9,900
  7. Jun: about $10,800
  8. Jul: about $10,800
  9. Aug: about $10,800
  10. Sept: about $9,900
  11. Oct: about $10,000

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 Seattle

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

64private jets at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near Seattle

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 Seattle 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
$15,150
Empty legs, past year
6 · listed ~14d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$4,030

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 31m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 23m door to door

You save 1h 52m each, 7h 27m for the group. The jet costs $3,100 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 Seattle cost?

$10,000 – $46,400

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $17,900 (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 Seattle–Tacoma 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 StatesArrivalSeattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)Seattle, United States
Fastest flight time: 2h 03mUp to 19 passengers

Santa Barbara to Seattle, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Santa Barbara to Seattle cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 1,463 km flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA) range from about $10,000 in the turboprops category to around $46,400 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 Seattle by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 03m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Santa Barbara to Seattle non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,463 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 Seattle?
Right now our empty-leg board has 4 flights leaving the Santa Barbara area and 7 arriving in the Seattle 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 Seattle?
About $17,900 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 Seattle?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $9,400 and August about $10,800. 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 Seattle?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI): 1,577, 9 km from SEA. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Seattle.

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Aircraft for Santa Barbara to Seattle

These jets can fly the 1,463 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Eclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeBeechcraft King Air B2002,926 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 Seattle

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

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