Comparison

Best websites and apps for empty leg flights

Empty leg flights are listed on operators’ own websites, broker websites, booking apps and aggregators, and no single list is complete because many legs are shared only inside trade marketplaces such as Avinode. Operator feeds are accurate but small; aggregators are broad but may include unconfirmed or stale legs; brokers add verification and a fallback charter quote.

How do the options compare?

The table sets each option against the same criteria; the verdicts below say which suits which traveller.

Best websites and apps for empty leg flights
Source type	Examples	What it shows	Limits
Operator websites and feeds	GlobeAir, Jetfly, VistaJet via XO	The operator’s own legs, often with price	One fleet only; some list unconfirmed legs marked with a probability
Broker websites	Empty Leg Exclusive, Victor, PrivateFly, LunaJets, Villiers	Legs from several operators, verified before publication, with a charter quote as fallback	Coverage depends on the broker’s operator relationships
Booking apps	XO, Mirai Flights, Jettly, SkyAccess	Instant booking, sometimes per seat	Often membership or app-only; inventory limited to partner operators
Aggregators and search engines	Avi-Go, EmptyJet, EmpTleg, PrivJet, Call a Jet	Thousands of legs from many operators	May include stale legs; booking completes elsewhere; some charge a subscription
Trade marketplaces	Avinode, Returnjet	Where most legs are first published	Professionals only; not open to the public

Provider descriptions are drawn from each provider’s own website, accessed 2026-09-20. No provider paid for inclusion.

Which option is right for you?

It depends on how much certainty you need and how much you fly.

Traveller	Verdict
Want the most accurate price	The operator’s own listing, or a broker who has confirmed it with the operator.
Want the widest view	An aggregator, then confirm the leg is still live before planning around it.
Want someone accountable	A broker: the charter agreement names the operator and sets out what happens if the leg moves.
Fly one route often	Alerts from a broker or app; Empty Leg Exclusive alerts are free.

Frequently asked questions

Where are empty legs listed?

On operators’ own sites, broker sites, apps and aggregators. Lists differ because many empty legs are shared only inside trade marketplaces that brokers and operators use.

How far in advance are empty legs available?

Most appear between a few days and about two weeks before departure, because they depend on other bookings being confirmed. Some are published 24–48 hours ahead.

What happens if no empty leg matches my route?

We quote a standard charter so you can compare, and set an alert so you hear as soon as a matching empty leg is published.

Does Empty Leg Exclusive operate the aircraft?

No. Empty Leg Exclusive is a charter broker. We act for you, not for the operator, and every quote names the certified operator that will fly you. Empty Leg Exclusive is an air charter broker, not an aircraft operator or direct air carrier. Empty Leg Exclusive arranges flights on behalf of its clients with independently certified operators, such as FAA Part 135 certificate holders and UK or EU Air Operator Certificate holders, who keep full operational control of every flight. The operating carrier is named on every quote.

Sources

GlobeAir empty leg calendar (operator-published), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20)
Jetfly empty legs (operator-published), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20)
Business Travel Executive, "Empty Legs, Empty Promises?", 2023-02-02 (accessed 2026-09-20). XO estimate that 30–50% of the charter fleet often flies empty; Victor on savings of up to 75%; Chapman Freeborn on change and cancellation risk.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.