Santa Barbara, California

Private charter · SJC → SBA

San Jose to Santa Barbara

234 miles, about 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

San Jose to Santa Barbara, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 20 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, 234 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
234 mi
Flight
1 hr 20 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SJCSan JoseSBASanta Barbara
SJC → SBA234 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 20 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

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

Departing San Jose

Airports in San Jose

  • SJC

    Major airport

    Mineta San Jose International Airport

    San Jose · KSJC

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    11,000 ft

  • NUQ

    Commercial airport

    Moffett Federal Airfield

    Mountain View · KNUQ

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    9,197 ft

  • RHV

    Regional airport

    Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County

    San Jose · KRHV

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    3,100 ft

  • LVK

    Regional airport

    Livermore Municipal Airport

    Livermore · KLVK

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,253 ft

  • HWD

    Regional airport

    Hayward Executive Airport

    Hayward · KHWD

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,694 ft

  • WVI

    Regional airport

    Watsonville Municipal Airport

    Watsonville · KWVI

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,502 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

San Jose to Santa Barbara flights

How long is a private flight from San Jose to Santa Barbara?

About 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 234 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from San Jose to Santa Barbara use?

You can depart from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), or Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) 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 San Jose 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 San Jose and Santa Barbara?

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

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