The Ultimate Guide to Empty Leg Private Jet Charters

Private jet travel is often seen as the ultimate luxury, but it doesn't always have to come with an exorbitant price tag. If you have some flexibility in your schedule, empty leg flights offer an incredible opportunity to experience private aviation at a fraction of the cost.

What is an Empty Leg Flight?

An empty leg, also known as a repositioning flight, occurs when a private jet needs to fly back to its home base or to another location for its next scheduled flight, but without passengers. Operators heavily discount these return flights—sometimes up to 75% off standard charter rates—to recoup fuel costs.

How to Find the Best Deals

Finding empty leg flights requires timing and access. At Jet Luxe Club, our Live Deals section utilizes a real-time feed to show you exactly which aircraft are available for repositioning immediately. Because these flights are one-way and subject to change, flexibility is your greatest asset.