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Private jet from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

We have seen 8 empty legs from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, from US$ 3,590. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 75 nm, about 1h00 in the air.

Distance
75 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 8,890
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 15,000

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
8
Lowest price
US$ 3,590
Median price
US$ 5,290
Latest flight
14 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

14 Oct 2026 Learjet 40 US$ 5,290

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 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
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 1h00 US$ 7,500 US$ 7,500–US$ 15,000

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,890, against US$ 15,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 41% 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 Los Angeles

Questions

How much is a private jet from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

A full charter runs about US$ 7,500–15,000 on a super-midsize 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 Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

It is 75 nautical miles (139 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Santa Barbara → Los Angeles?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Beech King Air 350/360, Cessna Citation X, Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, IAI Galaxy/Gulfstream G200, Learjet 40.

Are there empty legs from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles right now?

Yes, 7 listed now, from US$ 3,590. 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 Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

The return route has its own page, with 6 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.