Charter Lisbon to Santa Maria (island) privately from US$21,500, about 2h 10m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Lisbon (LIS) ⇄ Santa Maria (island) (SMA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Lisbon and Santa Maria (island) is about 1,420 km (882 miles), or 767 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Lisbon to Santa Maria (island) (and Santa Maria (island) to Lisbon) ranges from US$21,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$59,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 2h 10m | 1h 57m – 2h 23m | US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 02m | 1h 50m – 2h 14m | US$42,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 10m | US$31,000 – US$43,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 09m | US$34,000 – US$48,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 04m | US$37,000 – US$52,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 02m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 02m | US$47,000 – US$65,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 04m | US$51,000 – US$71,500 | 9-12 |
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.
What determines the price between Lisbon and Santa Maria (island)? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Lisbon, Portugal: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
Santa Maria (island), Portugal: Santa Maria Airport.
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | Santa Maria Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LPPT / LIS | LPAZ / SMA |
| Longest hard runway | 12,500 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 374 ft | 308 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Lisbon to Santa Maria (island) can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport has 12,500 ft and Santa Maria Airport 10,000 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. At 1,420 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Cascais Airport (4,593 ft, 20 km) · Leziria Aerodrome · Benavente UL · Alqueidão UL
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Lisbon–Santa Maria (island) charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
The Lisbon to Santa Maria (island) route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$21,500 – US$59,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 10m gate to gate over 1,420 km (882 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Lisbon–Santa Maria (island) departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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