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Santa Barbara to Van Nuys

SBASanta BarbaraSanta Barbara
VNYVan NuysVan Nuys

Date

30th October 2026

Passengers

12 pax

Charter Price

$8,600

Duration

39m

Aircraft

Citation X

SBAVNYSanta BarbaraVan Nuys39m · 78 mi

About this flight

Fly from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys on a private jet journey that connects California’s relaxed Central Coast with the Los Angeles area. On 30 October, the autumn season brings a softer pace to Santa Barbara’s waterfront and wine-country surroundings, while the city’s cultural calendar remains lively. Van Nuys places you within reach of meetings, restaurants and neighbourhoods across the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles. This short route suits travellers moving from a coastal retreat to city plans, or those who simply want their onward journey to feel as considered as the stay itself.

The Cessna Citation X brings the capabilities of a heavy jet to this brief flight, pairing impressive speed with a refined cabin environment. With seating for 12 passengers, it offers space to travel together while settling into a more private atmosphere than a typical scheduled service. You can use the time to talk through the day ahead, enjoy a quiet moment or take in the shift from coastal landscapes to the Los Angeles basin. The direct routing and private aviation experience keep the focus on your plans, with less of the interruption associated with a larger airport journey.

This empty leg is available as the aircraft repositions between Santa Barbara and Van Nuys, making it a particularly appealing private jet charter opportunity for travellers with compatible plans. It turns a practical autumn transfer into a seamless part of the trip, arriving close to the people and places you came to see.

Flight details

From
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
To
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Date
30th October 2026
Estimated flight time
39m
Aircraft
Citation X
Seats
Up to 12 passengers
Price
$8,600 for the whole aircraft
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01/16

All went very well! Already planning next year's trip — might need a bigger jet for eight of us next time.

S.M.Private Client