Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
KSBA, Santa Barbara, CA
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (6,037 ft)
About 9 miles to downtown Santa Barbara and 20 minutes to Montecito
Santa Barbara airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Municipal is about 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and 20 minutes from Montecito.
- Main airport
- SBA / KSBA
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (6,037 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Santa Barbara
The airport has a 6,000-foot runway and private terminals. Santa Ynez Airport, in the valley, suits small aircraft.
Montecito and the Santa Ynez Valley make Santa Barbara a busy weekend market.
Santa Barbara Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Santa Ynez Airport
KIZA, Santa Ynez, CA
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (2,803 ft)
About 5 minutes to Solvang and Santa Ynez
Santa Ynez airport guideBefore You Book Santa Barbara
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Montecito
Montecito is about 20 minutes from the airport.
Marine Layer
Morning low clouds are common in late spring and summer.
When Demand Peaks in Santa Barbara
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Peak season.
- Year-round
- Mild weather and steady weekend traffic.
Flight Times and Prices to Santa Barbara
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SBA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,514 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 35 min$51,500–$79,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 78 mi | 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,419 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 25 min$49,500–$75,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,325 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,200–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,400–$23,500 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,806 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,472 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,000–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 262 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 288 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Ontario to Santa Barbara
ONTOntario
SBASanta Barbara
- Turboprop
- 50 min
- Very light jet
- 40 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Santa Barbara to New York
SBASanta Barbara
TEBNew York
- Super-midsize jet
- 5 hr
- Heavy jet
- 4 hr 55 min
- One way from
- $34,500
Best Aircraft for Santa Barbara
Light jets fly from Southern California and the Bay Area; super-midsize jets fly from the East Coast.
Towns Around Santa Barbara
Guides to the towns served by the same airports.
Santa Barbara Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Montecito?
Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA), about 20 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Santa Barbara?
About 55 min in a light jet.
