Charter Las Vegas to Santa Maria privately from US$10,000, about 1h 06m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Maria (VBG), and from Santa Maria (VBG) back to Las Vegas (LAS).
As the crow flies, Las Vegas to Santa Maria is roughly 514 kilometres — 320 miles, or 278 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Las Vegas to Santa Maria (and Santa Maria to Las Vegas) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 02m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 02m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 24m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Las Vegas–Santa Maria charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Las Vegas, United States: Harry Reid International Airport, North Las Vegas Airport, Henderson Executive Airport and Boulder City Municipal Airport.
Santa Maria, United States: Vandenberg Space Force Base, Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field and San Luis County Regional Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Las Vegas: Las Vegas (HSH, LAS, VGT); Santa Maria: San Luis Obispo (SBP), Santa Maria (SMX), Santa Ynez (SQA), Lompoc (LPC).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Las Vegas→Santa Maria runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas → Santa Maria | 65 | 66 min | 49 min | Pilatus PC-12 (18), Cessna Citation CJ2 (5), Cessna Citation XLS (5), Embraer Phenom 300 (4) |
| Santa Maria → Las Vegas | 57 | 59 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (13), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (5), Bombardier Challenger (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (4) |
122 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Harry Reid International Airport | Vandenberg Space Force Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAS / LAS | KVBG / VBG |
| Longest hard runway | 14,835 ft | 15,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 2,181 ft | 369 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 21 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Las Vegas to Santa Maria can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Harry Reid International Airport has 14,835 ft and Vandenberg Space Force Base 15,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 514 km.
Alternates within range: North Las Vegas Airport (5,005 ft, 14 km) · Henderson Executive Airport (6,501 ft, 12 km) · Boulder City Municipal Airport (5,103 ft, 30 km) · Jean Airport (4,600 ft, 39 km) · Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (8,004 ft, 0 km) · San Luis County Regional Airport (6,101 ft, 41 km) · Lompoc Airport (4,600 ft, 26 km) · Oceano County Airport (2,325 ft, 27 km)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 06m to your destination. That's the full journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide pricing on Las Vegas–Santa Maria is published clearly: US$10,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Las Vegas–Santa Maria is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 06m gate to gate over 514 km (320 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Las Vegas–Santa Maria charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Santa Maria to Las Vegas runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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