Santa Barbara, California

Private charter · TUS → SBA

Tucson to Santa Barbara

538 miles, about 3 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Tucson to Santa Barbara, door to door faster.

Trade about 11½ hours on the road for about 3 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Tucson International Airport in Tucson to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, 538 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
538 mi
Flight
3 hr 5 min
Driving
11½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
TUSTucsonSBASanta Barbara
TUS → SBA538 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 40 min

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

Departing Tucson

Airports in Tucson

  • TUS

    Major airport

    Tucson International Airport

    Tucson · KTUS

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    10,996 ft

  • KRYN

    Regional airport

    Ryan Field

    Tucson

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • AVW

    Regional airport

    Marana Regional Airport

    Marana · KAVQ

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    6,901 ft

  • MZJ

    Regional airport

    Pinal Airpark

    Marana · KMZJ

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    6,849 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

Tucson to Santa Barbara flights

How long is a private flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara?

About 3 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 538 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara use?

You can depart from Tucson International Airport (TUS), Ryan Field (KRYN), or Marana Regional Airport (AVW) 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 Tucson 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 Tucson and Santa Barbara?

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

Return flight

Santa Barbara to Tucson

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