Santa Barbara, California

Private charter · SNA → SBA

Newport Beach to Santa Barbara

124 miles, about 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Newport Beach to Santa Barbara, door to door faster.

Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from John Wayne Orange County International Airport in Newport Beach to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, 124 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
124 mi
Flight
45 min
Driving
3 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SNANewport BeachSBASanta Barbara
SNA → SBA124 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Newport Beach

Airports in Newport Beach

  • SNA

    Major airport

    John Wayne Orange County International Airport

    Santa Ana · KSNA

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    5,700 ft

  • LGB

    Major airport

    Long Beach International Airport

    Long Beach · KLGB

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • FUL

    Regional airport

    Fullerton Municipal Airport

    Fullerton · KFUL

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    3,121 ft

  • KAJO

    Regional airport

    Corona Municipal Airport

    Corona

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 ft

  • CPM

    Regional airport

    Compton Woodley Airport

    Compton · KCPM

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,323 ft

  • TOA

    Regional airport

    Zamperini Field

    Torrance · KTOA

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

Arriving Santa Barbara

Airports in Santa Barbara

  • SBA

    Commercial airport

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    Santa Barbara · KSBA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,037 ft

When you land

Things to do in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara sits on a rare south-facing stretch of the California coast, between the Pacific and the steep Santa Ynez Mountains. After an earthquake in 1925, the city rebuilt in a cohesive Spanish Colonial Revival style, and its white stucco walls and red tile roofs remain its signature. UC Santa Barbara in neighboring Goleta supports a research and technology community, while tourism, wine, real estate and the estates of Montecito, home to many well-known names, shape the local economy.

  1. 01

    Old Mission Santa Barbara

    Founded in 1786, the “Queen of the Missions” overlooks the city with its twin bell towers, and self-guided tours visit its church, cemetery, gardens and museum.

  2. 02

    Santa Barbara County Courthouse

    A Spanish Colonial Revival landmark with hand-painted ceilings and tilework, the working courthouse is open to visitors, and its clock tower offers views over the city’s red roofs.

  3. 03

    Funk Zone

    This former industrial neighborhood between State Street and the beach is packed with wine tasting rooms, breweries, restaurants and galleries, all within a few walkable blocks.

  4. 04

    Lotusland

    Madame Ganna Walska’s 37-acre Montecito estate holds extraordinary themed gardens of cacti, cycads, aloes and lotus ponds. Visits are by advance reservation only.

  5. 05

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Over San Marcos Pass, the valley’s wineries, horse ranches and small towns, including Danish-themed Solvang and Los Olivos with its tasting rooms, make an easy day trip.

  6. 06

    Channel Islands National Park

    Offshore islands with sea caves, endemic wildlife and dramatic hiking are reached by boat from Ventura or by small plane, and whales are often seen during the crossing.

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Questions

Newport Beach to Santa Barbara flights

How long is a private flight from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara?

About 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 124 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.

Which airports do flights from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara use?

You can depart from John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), Long Beach International Airport (LGB), or Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) and arrive at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Newport Beach to Santa Barbara cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Newport Beach and Santa Barbara?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Santa Barbara back to Newport Beach are priced the same way.

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