18Oct
Sun
Cessna Citation CJ3 Light jet, 8 seats
Price on request
Private jet from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Private jet from Santa Barbara to San Francisco: 228 nautical miles, about 1h00 in the air. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600; we tell you when an empty leg appears.
- Distance
- 228 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty-leg price
- —
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 9,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- —
- Median price
- —
- Latest flight
- 18 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 18 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 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
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h13 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,400–US$ 6,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h04 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,900–US$ 7,800 |
| 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 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 San Francisco
- San Francisco International Airport SFO0 km from the centre
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport OAK18 km from the centre
- Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC49 km from the centre
- San Carlos Airport SQL16 km from the centre
- Palo Alto Airport PAO29 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate).
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
It is 228 nautical miles (422 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Santa Barbara → San Francisco?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation CJ3.
Are there empty legs from Santa Barbara to San Francisco right now?
Yes, 1 listed now; price on request.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oxnard Airport (OXR), Santa Ynez Airport (SQA). In San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, San Francisco 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.