17Oct
Sat 14:00
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 17,993
whole aircraft
Private jet from Santa Barbara to Bellingham
We have seen 1 empty legs from Santa Barbara to Bellingham, from US$ 17,993. A full charter is estimated at US$ 14,300–28,600. 871 nm, about 2h23 in the air.
- Distance
- 871 nm
- Flight time
- 2h23
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 17,993
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 28,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 17,993
- Median price
- US$ 17,993
- 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 | 3h31 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 9,800–US$ 19,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h58 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 10,700–US$ 21,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h28 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 11,900–US$ 23,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h23 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 14,300–US$ 28,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 17,993, against US$ 28,600 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 37% 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 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
Airports in Bellingham
- Vancouver International Airport YVR65 km from the centre
- Victoria International Airport YYJ67 km from the centre
- Bellingham International Airport BLI0 km from the centre
- Abbotsford International Airport YXX29 km from the centre
- Orcas Island Airport ESD29 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Santa Barbara to Bellingham?
A full charter runs about US$ 14,300–28,600 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 17,993, with a median of US$ 17,993.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Bellingham?
It is 871 nautical miles (1,613 km): about 2h23 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Santa Barbara → Bellingham?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Are there empty legs from Santa Barbara to Bellingham right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 17,993. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oxnard Airport (OXR), Santa Ynez Airport (SQA). In Bellingham: Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Bellingham International Airport (BLI). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Bellingham to Santa Barbara?
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.