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EMPTY LEGS

What are empty legs? Also knows as deadheads, empty legs are used when an aircraft is scheduled to fly from one location to another without passengers. This often occurs during on-way flight bookings or round trips that cover many days, resulting with an aircraft returning home or the use of another plane entirely. These flights are advertised significantly below standard charter rates and well below a typical private jet charter quote. How does it work? Our empty legs and pricing is listed below. If you find something that fits your schedule, please reach out via email or phone. We can change our takeoff times and modify the departure and destination airports as well. Please note that empty legs are never guaranteed and may cancel or change at any time.

FAQ: Empty Legs

Q1: What is an empty leg flight in private jet chartering?

A1: An empty leg flight refers to a return journey of a private jet that has dropped off passengers and is flying back to its base or another destination without passengers. It provides an opportunity for travelers to book private jet travel at a significantly reduced cost since the jet would otherwise be flying empty.

Q2: How much does it typically cost to book an empty leg private jet flight?

A2: The cost of booking an empty leg flight can vary widely and is typically much less than a full-price charter. Prices are influenced by the route, aircraft type, and the operator, offering significant savings of anywhere from 20% to 75% off the standard charter price.

Q3: How can I find available empty leg flights for private jet charters?

A3: Lone Star Aviators lists private jet charter empty legs on their website. Additionally, our mailing list can provide notifications about available empty leg flights for different city pairings, ensuring you stay updated with the latest opportunities.

Q4: Can I choose my departure time on an empty leg flight?

A4: Empty leg flights usually have less flexibility with departure times as they are scheduled based on the return journey of a previously booked charter. However, there might be some wiggle room, and it’s always worth discussing your preferences with the operator.

Q4: What are some common private jet charter empty leg cities? 

  1. Houston (IAH) to New York (JFK)
  2. Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
  3. Austin (AUS) to Chicago (ORD)
  4. San Antonio (SAT) to Miami (MIA)
  5. Fort Worth (FTW) to Las Vegas (LAS)
  6. El Paso (ELP) to San Francisco (SFO)
  7. Houston (HOU) to Denver (DEN)
  8. Dallas (DAL) to Seattle (SEA)
  9. Austin (AUS) to Boston (BOS)
  10. Corpus Christi (CRP) to Washington D.C. (DCA)
  11. Amarillo (AMA) to Atlanta (ATL)
  12. San Antonio (SAT) to Orlando (MCO)
  13. Lubbock (LBB) to Phoenix (PHX)
  14. Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN)
  15. Houston (IAH) to Philadelphia (PHL)
  16. Austin (AUS) to Nashville (BNA)
  17. Waco (ACT) to Newark (EWR)
  18. San Antonio (SAT) to Minneapolis (MSP)
  19. Midland (MAF) to Miami (MIA)
  20. Dallas (DAL) to Honolulu (HNL)
  21. Austin (AUS) to Portland (PDX)
  22. Corpus Christi (CRP) to St. Louis (STL)
  23. Houston (HOU) to Detroit (DTW)
  24. San Antonio (SAT) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
  25. Fort Worth (FTW) to Tampa (TPA)
  26. Dallas (DFW) to Salt Lake City (SLC)
  27. Houston (IAH) to Charleston (CHS)
  28. Austin (AUS) to Raleigh (RDU)
  29. San Antonio (SAT) to Cleveland (CLE)
  30. Houston (HOU) to Indianapolis (IND)