Discounted Private Aviation
Empty Leg Flights —
Private Aviation at a
Fraction of the Cost
Every private jet that drops off passengers somewhere needs to get back. That repositioning flight — the one that flies without revenue passengers — is called an empty leg. The operator flies it regardless. The question is whether you want to be on it.
Empty leg flights offer access to private aviation at dramatically reduced rates, typically 25–75% below standard charter pricing. For travelers with flexibility on dates, times, or departure airports, they represent one of the best opportunities in private aviation.
Adventure By You monitors empty leg availability daily across our operator network. When a route matches one of our clients' travel plans, we reach out — before they think to ask.
The Concept
What Is an Empty Leg Flight?
When a private jet completes a one-way charter — say, a client flies from New York to Miami and doesn't need the jet for a return — the aircraft must reposition back to its home base or next assignment. That return flight is an empty leg.
Operators prefer to fill these flights at a discount rather than fly empty. The result is a private jet experience — same aircraft, same crew, same service — at a significantly lower price point.
Pricing
How Much Do Empty Leg Flights Cost?
Empty leg pricing varies based on route, aircraft type, and how urgently the operator needs to fill the flight. As a general guide:
Short regional routes
New York to Boston, New York to Washington — may start from a few thousand dollars for the aircraft.
Mid-range routes
New York to Miami, New York to Chicago — typically 30–60% below standard charter.
Long-haul routes
Transcontinental, international — savings can be substantial on heavy jet positioning flights.
The key variable is flexibility. Empty legs have fixed departure times and routes — they cannot be adjusted. If your schedule can accommodate that, the savings are real.
Key Corridors
Most Active Empty Leg Routes from New York and New Jersey
Based on our operator network, these corridors consistently produce empty leg availability:
NJ → Miami & Palm Beach
The most active corridor on the East Coast, particularly October through April.
NJ → Los Angeles
Transcontinental positioning flights on heavy jets. Less frequent, but high value when available.
NJ → Aspen
Peak ski season creates strong repositioning traffic.
NJ → Caribbean
St. Barts, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas. Winter leisure season.
NJ → Las Vegas
Event-driven repositioning, often around major weekends.
Miami → NJ
Return positioning from snowbird season.
Our Process
How to Book an Empty Leg Flight with Adventure By You
We do not run a public board of available flights that disappears by the time you click. We manage empty leg opportunities directly for our clients:
Tell us your routes
Share the city pairs and approximate dates you travel regularly. We maintain a preference profile for every client.
We monitor and alert
When availability matches your profile, we contact you with options — aircraft type, exact timing, pricing, and our honest assessment of whether it's the right fit.
You decide
No pressure, no chasing. If it works, we confirm and manage everything.
This is how private aviation should work — proactive, personalized, handled.
Register Your Route Preferences
Tell us where you fly — we'll contact you when the right empty leg appears.
Honest Comparison
Empty Leg Flights vs. Standard Charter — Key Differences
Empty legs offer real advantages, but they're not right for every trip. Here's an honest comparison:
Empty Leg Advantages
Lower price — typically 25–75% below standard charter
Same aircraft, crew, and service quality
Ideal for flexible travelers with open schedules
Empty Leg Limitations
Fixed route — you fly the jet's itinerary, not your own
Fixed timing — departure windows cannot be moved
Availability is unpredictable — requires patience or an operator relationship
Standard Charter Advantages
Full flexibility on routing, timing, and aircraft
Choice of departure airport
Confirmed well in advance — the right choice for fixed schedules
We advise clients on which option fits each trip. Often the answer is a combination — empty legs for leisure travel, standard charter for time-sensitive business trips.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
No — empty leg flights have fixed departure times set by the operator's positioning schedule. If you need flexibility on timing, a standard charter is the better option.
Yes. Empty leg flights use the same aircraft, crew, and safety standards as any other private charter. The only difference is the pricing model, not the operation.
Register your preferred routes with Adventure By You and we monitor availability across our network. We contact you when a match appears — you don't need to check a board or chase listings.
Yes, provided there is sufficient lead time to coordinate with our catering partners. We confirm this at the time of booking.
Empty legs often appear with 24–72 hours' notice, though some are available further in advance when operators plan repositioning early. Flexibility is the key advantage of this model.
Live Availability
Available Departures
Repositioning flights at significantly reduced rates. One-way only — first come, first served.
No Live Availability
New empty legs are added regularly. Join our alert list to be first to know.
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Register your routes — we'll find the empty legs that match.