19Nov
Thu
Bombardier Challenger 300 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 21,890
whole aircraft
Private jet from Santa Barbara to Houston
We have seen 4 empty legs from Santa Barbara to Houston, from US$ 21,285. A full charter is estimated at US$ 23,900–47,800. 1,279 nm, about 3h11 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,279 nm
- Flight time
- 3h11
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 21,890
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 47,800
Published flights
19Nov
Thu
Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 Heavy jet, 10 seats
US$ 23,542
whole aircraft
20Nov
Fri 22:42
US$ 24,156
whole aircraft
21Nov
Sat
Bombardier Challenger 300 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 21,285
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 21,285
- Median price
- US$ 21,890
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet, 7 seats | 3h27 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 16,500–US$ 33,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 3h18 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 19,800–US$ 39,600 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 3h11 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 23,900–US$ 47,800 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 3h07 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 29,700–US$ 59,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 21,890, against US$ 47,800 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 54% 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 Houston
- William P. Hobby Airport HOU0 km from the centre
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH38 km from the centre
- Ellington Airport EFD12 km from the centre
- Sugar Land Regional Airport SGR37 km from the centre
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport GLS58 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Santa Barbara to Houston?
A full charter runs about US$ 23,900–47,800 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 21,285, with a median of US$ 21,890.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Houston?
It is 1,279 nautical miles (2,369 km): about 3h11 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Santa Barbara → Houston?
Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650.
Are there empty legs from Santa Barbara to Houston right now?
Yes, 4 listed now, from US$ 21,285. 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 Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Houston 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.