Lower Manhattan skyline across the harbor at dusk

Private Jet from Santa Barbara to New York

Montecito and Santa Barbara to Manhattan, a favorite route for West Coast second homes.

Estimate this trip

Santa Barbara to New York by Jet Size

SBA to TEB is 2,514 statute miles (2,185 nautical). Showing aircraft that fly it nonstop (turboprops, very light jets, light jets, midsize jets would need a fuel stop). Estimates exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

Jet sizeSeatsTimeOne way, estimated
Super-midsize jet8–105 hr$34,500–$51,500
Heavy jet10–164 hr 55 min$45,000–$69,000
Ultra-long-range jet12–194 hr 45 min$59,000–$103,000

Tips for This Route

Santa Barbara Airport

Santa Barbara Airport is about 20 minutes from Montecito and Hope Ranch, with a private terminal on the field.

Coastal Fog

Morning fog is common in late spring and early summer. Camarillo is a useful backup a short drive south.

Departure and Arrival Airports

Other options: Camarillo (CMA) or Van Nuys (VNY) instead of Santa Barbara; Westchester (HPN) instead of Teterboro.

Departure

SBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

About 9 miles to downtown Santa Barbara and 20 minutes to Montecito

Santa Barbara airport guide
Arrival

TEB Teterboro Airport

12 miles to Midtown Manhattan, 25–45 minutes by car

FBOs: Signature Aviation, Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation, Meridian

Customs: Available on field

Teterboro airport guide

Santa Barbara to New York Questions

How long is a private flight from Santa Barbara to New York?

About 5 hr in a super-midsize jet and about 4 hr 45 min in an ultra-long-range jet, from takeoff to landing.

How much does a private jet from Santa Barbara to New York cost?

Estimates start at about $34,500 to $51,500 one way in a super-midsize jet, before taxes, fees and repositioning. Larger jets cost more; see the table above for every size. Your quote shows the exact price for your dates.

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