Empty leg flights to and from New York.
Empty leg flights from New York are discounted one-way private jet flights on aircraft repositioning out of Teterboro Airport, Westchester County Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport. They typically cost 25–75% less than a standard charter. From New York, an empty leg to Miami on a light jet is estimated at $2,400–$11,300, against $9,600–$15,100 for a full charter.
| Airports | Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
|---|---|
| Typical saving | 25–75% below standard charter |
| Routes with most empty legs | Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, D.C., Montreal |
| Empty legs on the board today | 0 |
| Market | United States · prices in USD |
Which airports do New York empty legs use?
Teterboro Airport is the main private jet airport for New York on this site, with 2 other airports in range.
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro Airport | KTEB / TEB | 2,133 m | 16 km | Business aviation terminal |
| Westchester County Airport | KHPN / HPN | 1,996 m | 47 km | Business aviation terminal |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | KJFK / JFK | 4,423 m | 21 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 New York usually go?
The corridors most likely to produce empty legs, judged by the size of the private jet market at each end, run from New York to Miami, Los Angeles, Boston.
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.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Miami | 949 nm | 2h 45m | $2,400–$11,300 | $9,600–$15,100 |
| New York to Los Angeles | 2,125 nm | 5h 26m | $6,800–$32,600 | $27,200–$43,500 |
| New York to Boston | 165 nm | 0h 41m | $900–$4,100 | $3,500–$5,500 |
| New York to Washington, D.C. | 177 nm | 0h 43m | $900–$4,100 | $3,500–$5,500 |
| New York to Montreal | 288 nm | 1h 01m | $900–$4,100 | $3,500–$5,500 |
| New York to Toronto | 298 nm | 1h 02m | $900–$4,300 | $3,600–$5,700 |
| New York to Chicago | 618 nm | 1h 53m | $1,700–$7,700 | $6,600–$10,300 |
| New York to Dallas | 1,191 nm | 3h 23m | $3,000–$14,000 | $11,800–$18,600 |
| New York to Aspen | 1,504 nm | 4h 13m | $3,700–$17,300 | $14,700–$23,100 |
| New York to Las Vegas | 1,936 nm | 4h 58m | $6,200–$29,900 | $24,900–$39,800 |
| New York to San Francisco | 2,230 nm | 5h 41m | $7,100–$34,100 | $28,400–$45,500 |
| New York to London | 3,008 nm | 7h 05m | $13,300–$58,400 | $53,100–$77,900 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which empty legs arrive into New York?
The largest private jet markets with modelled routes into New York are Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, so those are the likeliest origins of an inbound empty leg.
| 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 |
| Los Angeles to New York | 2,125 nm | 5h 26m | $6,800–$32,600 | $27,200–$43,500 |
| Boston to New York | 165 nm | 0h 41m | $900–$4,100 | $3,500–$5,500 |
| Washington, D.C. to New York | 177 nm | 0h 43m | $900–$4,100 | $3,500–$5,500 |
| Montreal to New York | 288 nm | 1h 01m | $900–$4,100 | $3,500–$5,500 |
| Toronto to New York | 298 nm | 1h 02m | $900–$4,300 | $3,600–$5,700 |
| Chicago to New York | 618 nm | 1h 53m | $1,700–$7,700 | $6,600–$10,300 |
| Dallas to New York | 1,191 nm | 3h 23m | $3,000–$14,000 | $11,800–$18,600 |
| Aspen to New York | 1,504 nm | 4h 13m | $3,700–$17,300 | $14,700–$23,100 |
| Las Vegas to New York | 1,936 nm | 4h 58m | $6,200–$29,900 | $24,900–$39,800 |
| San Francisco to New York | 2,230 nm | 5h 41m | $7,100–$34,100 | $28,400–$45,500 |
| London to New York | 3,008 nm | 7h 05m | $13,300–$58,400 | $53,100–$77,900 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
When are New York empty legs most common?
New York empty legs run on the Teterboro to Florida corridor from November to April, when one-way demand south is at its peak.
Teterboro (KTEB) is about 16 km from the centre of Manhattan in a straight line and handles nothing but business aviation; its 2,133 m runway takes everything up to heavy jets with weight limits on the largest. Westchester County (KHPN) serves the northern suburbs and JFK handles the largest aircraft and international arrivals.
Miami, Palm Beach and the rest of South Florida produce most of the traffic between November and April, with Thanksgiving, Christmas and Art Basel in December the peaks. Aspen and the Colorado ski airports add a winter corridor westwards, and Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard a summer one to the east. Transatlantic positioning flights to London, Paris and Geneva appear on ultra-long-range jets.
Prices are quoted in US dollars. Midsize and super-midsize jets are typical on the Florida run; the sheer volume means empty legs appear every day of the week in season.
How much does an empty leg from New York cost?
A light jet empty leg from New York 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 New York?
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- 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 New York empty legs
Which airports do empty legs from New York use?
Teterboro Airport, Westchester County Airport handle most business aviation in New York; John F. Kennedy International Airport also have general aviation terminals. The operator chooses the airport the aircraft is already at.
How much does an empty leg from New York 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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