Charter Santa Barbara to Palm Springs privately from US$10,000, about 1h 04m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Santa Barbara (SBA) ⇄ Palm Springs (UDD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Santa Barbara and Palm Springs is about 337 km (209 miles), or 182 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs (and Palm Springs to Santa Barbara) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 04m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 01m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 52 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 51 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 50 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Santa Barbara and Palm Springs are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Santa Barbara, United States: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and Oxnard Airport.
Palm Springs, United States: Palm Springs International Airport, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Bermuda Dunes Airport, Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Big Bear City Airport and French Valley Airport.
Observed traffic points to an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate, on the departures logged so far.
Palm Springs→Santa Barbara runs about 4 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara → Palm Springs | 8 | 38 min | 33 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Palm Springs → Santa Barbara | 10 | 42 min | 37 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
18 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | Bermuda Dunes Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSBA / SBA | KUDD / UDD |
| Longest hard runway | 6,037 ft | 5,002 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 73 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,502 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,378 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,002 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,278 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,802 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,758 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,102 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,988 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,002 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,478 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,502 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,558 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,802 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,058 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,502 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,278 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,724 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,228 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 802 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,478 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 574 ft short |
4,600 km 4,178 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 72 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,504 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 102 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,978 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 310 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,798 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 438 ft short |
7,400 km 6,978 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 298 ft short |
7,800 km 7,378 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 212 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,978 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
14,260 km 13,838 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 798 ft short |
11,112 km 10,690 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
12,960 km 12,538 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 202 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,523 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Oxnard Airport (5,953 ft, 63 km) · New Cuyama Airport (3,940 ft, 59 km) · Lompoc Airport (4,600 ft, 63 km) · Crawford Airport (2,100 ft, 24 km) · Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (8,500 ft, 39 km) · Bermuda Dunes Airport (5,002 ft, 23 km) · Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (8,015 ft, 61 km) · Big Bear City Airport (5,850 ft, 58 km)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Santa Barbara and Palm Springs is built around your itinerary.
Those 1h 04m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Santa Barbara–Palm Springs is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 04m gate to gate over 337 km (209 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Santa Barbara–Palm Springs charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Santa Barbara–Palm Springs charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Palm Springs to Santa Barbara runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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