Charter Portland to Santa Barbara privately from US$20,000, about 1h 59m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Portland (PDX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) and Santa Barbara to Portland — timed and priced alike.
Portland and Santa Barbara lie approximately 1,263 km apart (785 mi / 682 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$20,000 – US$54,500 for a one-way charter between Portland and Santa Barbara, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 59m | 1h 47m – 2h 11m | US$28,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 51m | 1h 40m – 2h 02m | US$39,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 59m | US$28,500 – US$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 58m | US$31,500 – US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 53m | US$34,000 – US$48,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 51m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 51m | US$43,000 – US$60,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 53m | US$47,000 – US$65,500 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Portland–Santa Barbara moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Portland, United States: Portland International Airport, Portland Troutdale Airport, Portland Hillsboro Airport, Aurora State Airport, Scappoose Industrial Airpark and McMinnville Municipal Airport.
Santa Barbara, United States: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and Oxnard Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Thu is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland → Santa Barbara | 8 | 109 min | 105 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Dassault Falcon 900 (1), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (1), Dassault Falcon 2000 (1) |
| Santa Barbara → Portland | 10 | 111 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation 10 (1), Pilatus PC-12 (1), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (1) |
18 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Portland International Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPDX / PDX | KSBA / SBA |
| Longest hard runway | 11,000 ft | 6,037 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 31 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Portland Troutdale Airport (5,399 ft, 16 km) · Portland Hillsboro Airport (6,600 ft, 28 km) · Aurora State Airport (5,003 ft, 40 km) · Scappoose Industrial Airpark (5,100 ft, 29 km) · 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)
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$20,000 – US$54,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Demand on Portland–Santa Barbara comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$20,000 – US$54,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 59m airborne across the 1,263 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Portland–Santa Barbara departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Portland–Santa Barbara charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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