Private charter · SBP → SBA
San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
72 miles, about 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara, door to door faster.
Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Luis County Regional Airport in San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, 72 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 72 mi
- Flight
- 25 min
- Driving
- 2 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers25 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing San Luis Obispo
Airports in San Luis Obispo
SBP
Commercial airportSan Luis County Regional Airport
San Luis Obispo · KSBP
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,101 ft
PRB
Commercial airportPaso Robles Municipal Airport
Paso Robles · KPRB
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,008 ft
SMX
Commercial airportSanta Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field
Santa Maria · KSMX
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,004 ft
Arriving Santa Barbara
Airports in Santa Barbara
SBA
Commercial airportSanta 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara flights
How long is a private flight from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara?
About 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 72 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.
Which airports do flights from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara use?
You can depart from San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB), or Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Santa Barbara back to San Luis Obispo are priced the same way.
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Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
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