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Empty Leg Flights from Santa Barbara

57 empty leg flights from Santa Barbara available now, from $820 (€730) for the whole aircraft. Save up to 75% compared with a regular charter.

* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.

Routes from Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara → Las VegasSanta Barbara → HoustonSanta Barbara → ScottsdaleSanta Barbara → Van NuysSanta Barbara → PhoenixSanta Barbara → TucsonSanta Barbara → Santa MonicaSanta Barbara → MedfordSanta Barbara → Los AngelesSanta Barbara → CarlsbadSanta Barbara → Santa AnaSanta Barbara → ModestoSanta Barbara → El PasoSanta Barbara → San JoseSanta Barbara → White PlainsSanta Barbara → San DiegoSanta Barbara → Palm SpringsSanta Barbara → Truckee

Private jet traffic in Santa Barbara (last 30 days)

Arrivals
896
Departures
902
Different jets
654

Most frequent origins: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (43), Van Nuys Airport (42), Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (38), Harry Reid International Airport (33), San Francisco International Airport (31).

Most frequent destinations: Van Nuys Airport (49), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (48), San Francisco International Airport (43), Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (36), Harry Reid International Airport (34).

Most common aircraft types: Embraer Phenom 300 (161), Cessna Citation Latitude (134), Pilatus PC-12 (109), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (106), Gulfstream G450/GIV (82).

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Empty leg flights from Santa Barbara: prices, destinations and airports

Available now
57
from $820 (€730)
Empty legs (18 months)
1,163
Typical price
$4,400 – $12,700 (€3,900 – €11,300)
middle 50%, incl. service fee
Airports
KSBA

There are 57 empty leg flights from Santa Barbara available right now; the next one departs on November 5. Prices range from $820 (€730) to $33,100 (€29,400) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 37 of them depart within the next 14 days.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 1,163 empty legs from Santa Barbara. Half of them cost between $4,400 (€3,900) and $12,700 (€11,300), with a median of $6,900 (€6,100).

The most frequent destinations were Las Vegas, Carlsbad, San Francisco, Oakland and San Diego.

Private jets here almost always depart from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA). Common aircraft: Challenger 300 (Super Midsize), Learjet 60 (Light Jet) and Citation CJ3 (Light Jet).

An empty leg is a repositioning flight: the private jet has to fly without passengers to its next job or back to base, and the operator sells that flight at a steep discount. Date, time and route are set by the operator, so empty legs suit travellers with flexible plans.

If you want to charter a private jet from Santa Barbara on fixed dates, a charter request collects quotes from several operators for any date and destination. Empty legs are the cheaper option when route and timing fit.

FAQ: empty leg flights from Santa Barbara

How much does an empty leg flight from Santa Barbara cost?

Over the last 18 months, empty legs from Santa Barbara cost a median of $6,900 (€6,100), with most offers between $4,400 and $12,700 (€3,900 and €11,300). The cheapest deal available now starts at $820 (€730). Prices are for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and include the PrivJet service fee.

Where can I find empty leg flights from Santa Barbara?

Right here: PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators and refreshes them several times a day. There are 57 flights from Santa Barbara listed right now, the next on November 5. Pick a flight, send a booking request, and the operator confirms availability.

Which airport do private jets use in Santa Barbara?

Almost all empty legs from Santa Barbara use Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA).

Where do empty legs from Santa Barbara fly to?

Most often to Las Vegas, Carlsbad, San Francisco, Oakland and San Diego, based on the empty legs of the last 18 months. Current flights: Las Vegas, Houston and Scottsdale.

When should I book an empty leg from Santa Barbara?

Empty legs are short-notice offers: 37 of the 57 current flights depart within 14 days. If you are flexible, book as soon as a suitable flight appears. If your dates are fixed, a charter request is the more reliable option.