Fly private between Santa Barbara and Seattle from US$22,000 for a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+). Get an instant, guaranteed quote.
We fly Santa Barbara (SBA) ⇄ Seattle (SEA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Santa Barbara and Seattle lie approximately 1,463 km apart (909 mi / 790 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Santa Barbara–Seattle spans US$22,000 – US$61,000: from a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Jet · rec. | 2h 17m | 2h 03m – 2h 31m | US$22,000 | 6-8 |
| Midsize Jet | 2h 14m | 2h 01m – 2h 27m | US$31,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 05m | 1h 53m – 2h 18m | US$43,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 2h 17m | US$22,000 – US$31,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 2h 12m | US$24,000 – US$34,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 2h 06m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 14m | US$31,500 – US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 12m | US$34,500 – US$48,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 07m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 05m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 05m | US$48,000 – US$67,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 07m | US$52,000 – US$73,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Santa Barbara and Seattle? 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.
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.
Seattle, United States: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Building Care EMS Helistop and Broadcast House Helistop.
Travel Santa Barbara–Seattle with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
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Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Santa Barbara–Seattle when the time is right.
The Santa Barbara to Seattle route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$22,000 – US$61,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 17m airborne across the 1,463 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Light Jet, Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Santa Barbara–Seattle departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Santa Barbara–Seattle 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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