Private Jet & Empty Legs from San Jose to Santa Barbara

2 empty leg flights available, from $5,600 (€4,980) for the whole aircraft, up to 75% below a regular charter.

A private jet from San Jose to Santa Barbara covers about 377 km, with a flight time of approx. 1h 5m. 2 empty legs are available now, from $5,600 (€4,980) for the whole aircraft. Empty legs on this route typically cost $5,900 (€5,200) for the whole aircraft including service fee, the median of 19 offers over the last 18 months.

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San Jose to Santa Barbara by private jet: prices, flight time and airports

Distance: 377 km
Flight time: approx. 1h 5m
Typical empty leg price: $5,600 – $7,100 (€5,000 – €6,300); middle 50%, incl. service fee
Available now: 2; next departure January 2

There are 2 empty legs from San Jose to Santa Barbara available right now; the next one departs on January 2. The price is $5,600 (€4,980) for the whole aircraft, including service fee.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 19 empty legs from San Jose to Santa Barbara, plus 35 in the opposite direction. Half of them cost between $5,600 (€5,000) and $7,100 (€6,300), with a median of $5,900 (€5,200). The roughly 377 km take a private jet approx. 1h 5m.

The most common aircraft on this route are Phenom 100E (Light Jet), Gulfstream G450 (Heavy) and Challenger 350 (Super Midsize).

Flights usually depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC) and land at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA). Private jets often use dedicated general aviation terminals: short walks, quick security checks.

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.

FAQ: private jet San Jose to Santa Barbara

How much does a private jet from San Jose to Santa Barbara cost?

As an empty leg, this route cost a median of $5,900 (€5,200) over the last 18 months, mostly between $5,600 and $7,100 (€5,000 and €6,300). Current deals start at $5,600 (€4,980). Prices are for the whole aircraft and include the service fee. A regular charter on the same route usually costs considerably more.

How long is a private jet flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

The distance is about 377 km. A private jet needs approx. 1h 5m including taxi, climb and descent, a little more or less depending on aircraft and wind.

Are there empty legs from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

From Santa Barbara to San Jose we recorded 35 empty legs over the last 18 months, typically $4,800 (€4,300) for the whole aircraft. The flight takes about the same time: approx. 1h 5m.

Where can I find empty leg flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

On this page: 2 flights are listed right now, the next on January 2. Over the last 18 months there were 19 empty legs on this route and 35 in the opposite direction. PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators. If no date fits, a charter request collects quotes from several operators.

Which airports are used between San Jose and Santa Barbara?

Departures usually from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC), arrivals at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA).