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

Fly privately from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 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

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Which private jet is right for Seattle to Santa Barbara?

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

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	2h 51m	Non-stop	$13,400$9,200 – $17,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 29m	Non-stop	$12,600$9,000 – $16,100	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 27m	Non-stop	$16,900$10,700 – $23,000	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 24m	Non-stop	$26,500$17,700 – $35,200	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 20m	Non-stop	$24,700$17,400 – $32,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 12m	Non-stop	$36,200$25,900 – $46,400	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	3h 54m	Non-stop	$10,000$7,900 – $12,100	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 Seattle to Santa Barbara 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.

Turboprops

Beechcraft King Air F90-1

Beechcraft

Pax: 6
Time: 3h 54m
Range: 1,852km

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

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 3h 01m
Range: 2,450km

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

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 3h 08m
Range: 2,161km

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

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 24m
Range: 3,150km

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

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 10m
Range: 6,300km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 23m
Range: 6,075km

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

Seattle to Santa Barbara in local time

Take off from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) at about 12:03 local time, after 2h 03m in the air. Santa Barbara is on the same time as Seattle.

Return flight: Santa Barbara to Seattle

Empty legs near this route

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Seattle 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 $9,400; August is the dearest at about $10,800.

$11kDec: about $10,700
$9.6kJan: about $9,600
$9.4kFeb: about $9,400
$9.9kMar: about $9,900
$10kApr: about $10,000
$9.9kMay: about $9,900
$11kJun: about $10,800
$11kJul: about $10,800
$11kAug: about $10,800
$9.9kSept: about $9,900
$10kOct: 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 Seattle 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

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

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)9 km away1,578 jets
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)51 km away110 jets
Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)9 km away82 jets
Bremerton National Airport (PWT)35 km away8 jets

Arrival

864private jets at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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

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 Seattle 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 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $15,150
Empty legs, past year: 7 · listed ~23d 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

$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 Seattle to Santa Barbara 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 Seattle–Tacoma 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.

DepartureSeattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)Seattle, United States ArrivalSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)Santa Barbara, United States

Fastest flight time: 2h 03mUp to 19 passengers

Seattle to Santa Barbara, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 1,463 km flight from Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara 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 Seattle 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 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara?

Right now our empty-leg board has 4 flights leaving the Seattle 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 Seattle to Santa Barbara?

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 Seattle to Santa Barbara?

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 Seattle?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI): 1,578, 9 km from SEA. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Seattle.

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.

Fly private from Seattle

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Aircraft for Seattle to Santa Barbara

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 range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 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.

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More private jet routes to Santa Barbara

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