Fly private between Seattle and Santa Ana from US$23,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Seattle (SEA) to Santa Ana (SNA) and Santa Ana to Seattle — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Seattle and Santa Ana is about 1,576 km (979 miles), or 851 nautical miles.
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Expect US$23,500 – US$64,500 for a one-way charter between Seattle and Santa Ana, 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 22m | 2h 08m – 2h 36m | US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 13m | 2h 00m – 2h 26m | US$46,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 22m | US$33,500 – US$47,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 21m | US$37,000 – US$51,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 15m | US$40,000 – US$56,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 13m | US$46,000 – US$64,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 13m | US$50,500 – US$71,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 15m | US$55,000 – US$77,500 | 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.
Jet charter costs between Seattle and Santa Ana 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Seattle, United States: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Renton Municipal Airport, Bremerton National Airport, Seattle Paine Field International Airport and Tacoma Narrows Airport.
Santa Ana, United States: John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Ontario International Airport, Chino Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and Riverside Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Seattle: Seattle (BFI, SEA), Everett (PAE), Renton (RNT); Santa Ana: Santa Ana (SNA), Los Angeles (LAX), Chino (CNO), Ontario (ONT).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Santa Ana→Seattle runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle → Santa Ana | 47 | 138 min | 118 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (6), Bombardier Challenger 350 (5), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3) |
| Santa Ana → Seattle | 31 | 141 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (3) |
78 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | John Wayne Orange County International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSEA / SEA | KSNA / SNA |
| Longest hard runway | 11,901 ft | 5,700 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 433 ft | 56 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,500 ft spare |
2,180 km 210 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,800 ft spare |
2,410 km 440 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,200 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,730 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,422 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,680 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,500 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,930 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 124 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,630 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 770 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,956 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 800 ft spare |
6,400 km 4,430 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,008 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,250 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 260 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,430 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 400 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 910 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,430 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 300 ft short |
14,260 km 12,290 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 100 ft short |
11,112 km 9,142 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 300 ft short |
12,960 km 10,990 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 900 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,975 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (10,007 ft, 9 km) · Renton Municipal Airport (5,382 ft, 9 km) · Bremerton National Airport (6,000 ft, 35 km) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (9,010 ft, 51 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 30 km) · Ontario International Airport (12,197 ft, 49 km) · Chino Airport (7,000 ft, 40 km) · Los Angeles International Airport (12,894 ft, 58 km)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Seattle–Santa Ana quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Seattle–Santa Ana runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Those 2h 22m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Seattle–Santa Ana is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$23,500 – US$64,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 22m gate to gate over 1,576 km (979 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Seattle–Santa Ana departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Seattle–Santa Ana 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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