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Private jet from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas

We have seen 8 empty legs from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, from US$ 5,280. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600. 250 nm, about 1h00 in the air.

Distance
250 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty leg, light jet
US$ 5,990
One-way charter, light jet
US$ 9,600

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
8
Lowest price
US$ 5,280
Median price
US$ 6,390
Latest flight
27 Nov 2026

Earlier flights

27 Nov 2026 Beechcraft Premier I US$ 7,290
18 Nov 2026 Aircraft Price on request
12 Nov 2026 Beechcraft Premier I US$ 5,990
14 Oct 2026 Cessna Citation M2 Price on request

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Turboprop, 8 seats 1h18 US$ 2,800 US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h08 US$ 3,600 US$ 4,100–US$ 8,200
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$ 5,990, against US$ 9,600 for a full charter on a light jet: about 38% 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

Airports in Las Vegas

Questions

How much is a private jet from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas?

A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 5,280, with a median of US$ 6,390.

How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas?

It is 250 nautical miles (463 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Santa Barbara → Las Vegas?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Beechcraft Premier I, Bombardier Challenger 300, Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Cessna Citation Longitude, Cessna Citation M2.

Are there empty legs from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas right now?

Yes, 4 listed now, from US$ 5,280. 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 Las Vegas: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?

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.