16Oct
Fri
Embraer Phenom 100 Very light jet, 5 seats
US$ 5,490
whole aircraft
Private jet from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara
We have seen 1 empty legs from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara, from US$ 5,490. A full charter is estimated at US$ 3,600–7,200. 169 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 169 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, very light jet
- US$ 5,490
- One-way charter, very light jet
- US$ 7,200
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 5,490
- Median price
- US$ 5,490
- Latest flight
- —
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 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 5,490, against US$ 7,200 for a full charter on a very light jet: about 24% 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 Palm Springs
- Palm Springs International Airport PSP0 km from the centre
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport TRM39 km from the centre
- Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field KNXP61 km from the centre
- March Air Reserve Base RIV70 km from the centre
- Bermuda Dunes Airport UDD23 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 Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?
A full charter runs about US$ 3,600–7,200 on a very light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 5,490, with a median of US$ 5,490.
How long is the flight from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?
It is 169 nautical miles (313 km): about 1h00 on a very light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Palm Springs → Santa Barbara?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Embraer Phenom 100.
Are there empty legs from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 5,490. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP). 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 Palm Springs?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.