Empty leg flights to and from Miami.
Empty leg flights from Miami are discounted one-way private jet flights on aircraft repositioning out of Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport. They typically cost 25–75% less than a standard charter. From Miami, an empty leg to New York on a light jet is estimated at $2,400–$11,300, against $9,600–$15,100 for a full charter.
| Airports | Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA) |
|---|---|
| Typical saving | 25–75% below standard charter |
| Routes with most empty legs | New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Chicago |
| Empty legs on the board today | 0 |
| Market | United States · prices in USD |
Which airports do Miami empty legs use?
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is the main private jet airport for Miami on this site, with 2 other airports in range.
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF / OPF | 2,439 m | 17 km | Business aviation terminal |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | KFLL / FLL | 2,743 m | 33 km | Airport with GA terminal |
| Miami International Airport | KMIA / MIA | 3,967 m | 10 km | Airport with GA terminal |
Runway lengths and coordinates from OurAirports (OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026); straight-line distances to the city centre use Wikidata coordinates (Wikidata (CC0), 2026).
Where do empty legs from Miami usually go?
The corridors most likely to produce empty legs, judged by the size of the private jet market at each end, run from Miami to New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C..
Estimates below use a light jet where it can fly the sector non-stop, otherwise the smallest category that can.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) | Charter (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami to New York | 949 nm | 2h 45m | $2,400–$11,300 | $9,600–$15,100 |
| Miami to Los Angeles | 2,029 nm | 5h 12m | $6,500–$31,200 | $26,000–$41,600 |
| Miami to Washington, D.C. | 804 nm | 2h 22m | $2,100–$9,800 | $8,300–$13,000 |
| Miami to Dallas | 965 nm | 2h 47m | $2,500–$11,500 | $9,800–$15,300 |
| Miami to Chicago | 1,035 nm | 2h 58m | $2,600–$12,300 | $10,400–$16,400 |
| Miami to Toronto | 1,075 nm | 3h 05m | $2,700–$12,700 | $10,800–$16,900 |
| Miami to Boston | 1,093 nm | 3h 08m | $2,700–$12,900 | $10,900–$17,200 |
| Miami to Montreal | 1,227 nm | 3h 29m | $3,100–$14,300 | $12,200–$19,100 |
| Miami to Aspen | 1,562 nm | 4h 22m | $3,800–$18,000 | $15,300–$24,000 |
| Miami to Las Vegas | 1,893 nm | 4h 52m | $6,100–$29,200 | $24,300–$38,900 |
| Miami to San Francisco | 2,251 nm | 5h 44m | $7,200–$34,400 | $28,700–$45,900 |
| Miami to London | 3,848 nm | 8h 37m | $19,400–$96,900 | $77,500–$129,200 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which empty legs arrive into Miami?
The largest private jet markets with modelled routes into Miami are New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., so those are the likeliest origins of an inbound empty leg.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) | Charter (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Miami | 949 nm | 2h 45m | $2,400–$11,300 | $9,600–$15,100 |
| Los Angeles to Miami | 2,029 nm | 5h 12m | $6,500–$31,200 | $26,000–$41,600 |
| Washington, D.C. to Miami | 804 nm | 2h 22m | $2,100–$9,800 | $8,300–$13,000 |
| Dallas to Miami | 965 nm | 2h 47m | $2,500–$11,500 | $9,800–$15,300 |
| Chicago to Miami | 1,035 nm | 2h 58m | $2,600–$12,300 | $10,400–$16,400 |
| Toronto to Miami | 1,075 nm | 3h 05m | $2,700–$12,700 | $10,800–$16,900 |
| Boston to Miami | 1,093 nm | 3h 08m | $2,700–$12,900 | $10,900–$17,200 |
| Montreal to Miami | 1,227 nm | 3h 29m | $3,100–$14,300 | $12,200–$19,100 |
| Aspen to Miami | 1,562 nm | 4h 22m | $3,800–$18,000 | $15,300–$24,000 |
| Las Vegas to Miami | 1,893 nm | 4h 52m | $6,100–$29,200 | $24,300–$38,900 |
| San Francisco to Miami | 2,251 nm | 5h 44m | $7,200–$34,400 | $28,700–$45,900 |
| London to Miami | 3,848 nm | 8h 37m | $19,400–$96,900 | $77,500–$129,200 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
When are Miami empty legs most common?
Miami empty legs are a winter market: from November to April aircraft shuttle between South Florida and the north-east every day, and one-way returns to Teterboro are the most common leg.
Opa-locka Executive (KOPF) is the business aviation airport for Miami and Miami Beach, about 17 km from the centre; Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) and Miami International (KMIA) have general aviation terminals and take the largest aircraft.
New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago are the busiest corridors, with Aspen a winter add-on and the Caribbean a short hop. Christmas, New Year and Art Basel Miami Beach in early December are the peaks; Sunday and Monday mornings produce the most empty legs northbound.
Prices are quoted in US dollars. Midsize, super-midsize and heavy jets are all common because the winter traffic includes many larger aircraft relocating between the two markets.
How much does an empty leg from Miami cost?
A light jet empty leg from Miami is estimated at $900–$4,300 for a short sector and $2,100–$9,800 for a medium one.
The table models three sample distances: 300 nautical miles (about an hour in the air), 800 (about two hours) and 2,000 (five hours or more, beyond the range of the smallest categories).
| Aircraft category | 300 nm | 800 nm | 2,000 nm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | $700–$3,300 | $1,700–$7,700 | Out of range |
| Very light jet | $800–$3,100 | $1,800–$7,100 | Out of range |
| Light jet | $900–$4,300 | $2,100–$9,800 | Out of range |
| Midsize jet | $1,300–$6,000 | $2,800–$13,200 | $6,400–$30,800 |
| Super-midsize jet | $1,900–$8,300 | $3,900–$17,100 | $9,000–$39,600 |
| Heavy jet | $2,300–$11,300 | $4,500–$22,400 | $10,400–$51,800 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | $3,500–$16,500 | $6,700–$31,700 | $15,500–$72,900 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
How do I book an empty leg from Miami?
Tell us your route and how flexible you are; we check the flights operators have released and confirm the one that fits.
- Send the route, dates you could travel and passenger numbers using the form below, or set up an alert.
- We check repositioning flights from licensed operators and price a standard charter for comparison.
- You choose. We confirm the flight with the operator and name the operating carrier and aircraft on the quote before you pay.
Questions about Miami empty legs
Which airports do empty legs from Miami use?
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport handle most business aviation in Miami; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport also have general aviation terminals. The operator chooses the airport the aircraft is already at.
How much does an empty leg from Miami cost?
On a light jet, estimates run from $900 for a short sector of about 300 nautical miles to $9,800 for one of about 800. These are model estimates, not quotes; listed flights show the operator’s price plus our fee.
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.
Can an empty leg flight be cancelled?
Yes. An empty leg exists only because of another customer’s booking. If that customer changes date or route, or cancels, the empty leg may be rescheduled or withdrawn. Refund terms are set out in your charter agreement, and consequential costs such as hotels or replacement flights are not normally covered. Check the terms before you pay. No audited industry cancellation rate is published.
Do you pay per seat or for the whole aircraft?
Almost always the whole aircraft. An empty leg on an eight-seat jet costs the same for one passenger or eight, which is why empty legs work best for groups. A few operators and apps sell single seats on selected flights; where that applies, the listing says so.
Sources
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
- Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)", 2026-08 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Amalfi Jets, "Private Jet Cost Per Hour 2026: Rates by Jet Type", 2026-06-15 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Jetvice, "Private Jet Charter Hourly Rates 2026", 2026-09-01 (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.
- European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates (via frankfurter.dev), 2026-09-18 (accessed 2026-09-20). Rates used for USD, EUR and GBP conversions.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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