18Oct
Sun
Beech King Air 350/360 Turboprop, 9 seats
US$ 3,590
whole aircraft
Private jet from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
We have seen 6 empty legs from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, from US$ 3,590. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,500–19,000. 75 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 75 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 9,390
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 19,000
Published flights
20Oct
Tue
Dassault Falcon 900 Heavy jet, 14 seats
US$ 9,390
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 6
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,590
- Median price
- US$ 5,290
- Latest flight
- 15 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 15 Oct 2026 | Learjet 60 | US$ 11,290 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Beech King Air 350/360 | US$ 3,590 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Learjet 40 | US$ 5,290 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Dassault Falcon 900 | US$ 9,490 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h00 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 9,390, against US$ 19,000 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 51% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Los Angeles
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport BUR0 km from the centre
- Los Angeles International Airport LAX29 km from the centre
- Long Beach International Airport LGB47 km from the centre
- Van Nuys Airport VNY12 km from the centre
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport SMO22 km from the centre
Airports in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport SBA0 km from the centre
- Oxnard Airport OXR63 km from the centre
- Santa Ynez Airport SQA30 km from the centre
- Santa Cruz Island Airport SZN41 km from the centre
- Lompoc Airport LPC63 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,500–19,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,590, with a median of US$ 5,290.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?
It is 75 nautical miles (139 km): about 1h00 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Los Angeles → Santa Barbara?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Beech King Air 350/360, Dassault Falcon 900, Learjet 40, Learjet 60.
Are there empty legs from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 3,590. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). In Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oxnard Airport (OXR), Santa Ynez Airport (SQA). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The return route has its own page, with 8 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.