Private jet from Scottsdale to Santa Barbara
We have seen 1 empty legs from Scottsdale to Santa Barbara, from US$ 4,512. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,800–15,600. 398 nm, about 1h18 in the air.
- Distance
- 398 nm
- Flight time
- 1h18
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 4,512
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 15,600
Published flights
No empty legs are published on this route right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when one appears, or request a full charter.
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 4,512
- Median price
- US$ 4,512
- Latest flight
- 14 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 14 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation Excel/XLS | US$ 4,512 |
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 | 1h49 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 5,100–US$ 10,200 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h34 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 5,700–US$ 11,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h21 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 6,500–US$ 13,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h18 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 7,800–US$ 15,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 4,512, against US$ 15,600 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 71% 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 Scottsdale
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX24 km from the centre
- Mesa Gateway Airport AZA43 km from the centre
- Scottsdale Airport SCF1 km from the centre
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport DVT17 km from the centre
- Falcon Field MSC25 km from the centre
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
Questions
How much is a private jet from Scottsdale to Santa Barbara?
A full charter runs about US$ 7,800–15,600 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,512, with a median of US$ 4,512.
How long is the flight from Scottsdale to Santa Barbara?
It is 398 nautical miles (737 km): about 1h18 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Scottsdale → Santa Barbara?
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 Scottsdale to Santa Barbara right now?
Not right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when an empty leg appears on this route, or request a full charter.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Scottsdale: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Scottsdale Airport (SCF). In Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oxnard Airport (OXR), Santa Ynez Airport (SQA). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Santa Barbara to Scottsdale?
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.