1,975 offers · 86% · median $8,925 · 39% below full charter
Empty Leg Index · October 2026
October 2026: empty legs average 39% below full-charter estimates
A look at empty-leg offers on EmptyJet with departure dates in October 2026: how many are listed, where they cluster, typical prices, and how those prices compare with a full-charter estimate when one is available.
- Offers listed
- 2,306
- Median price
- $9,000
- Avg. vs full charter
- 39%
Figures as of October 27, 2026. The average discount covers 1,924 of 2,306 offers, those with a charter comparison.
Key takeaways
- EmptyJet lists 2,306 priced empty-leg offers with departure dates in October 2026.
- The median listed price is $9,000.
- Where a full-charter estimate is available, offers average 39% below that estimate.
- The most common savings band is 25–40% (64% of compared offers).
- North America accounts for 86% of offers departing this month. The median listed price among North America departures is $8,925.
- The busiest corridor is Lexington → Jacksonville (31 offers, typically around $10,719).
Offers by departure day
Each bar is a departure day in this month. Taller bars mean more empty-leg offers are listed to leave that day.
Savings vs full charter
Bars show how offers split by savings versus a full-charter estimate. The largest share sits in 25–40% (64% of compared offers). Average savings across compared offers: 39%.
Where offers cluster
Where October 2026 empty-leg offers are departing from, by region. Share is of all priced offers on EmptyJet for this departure month and the listed regions add to 100%.
236 offers · 10% · median $9,528 · 31% below full charter
63 offers · 3% · median $7,920 · comparison n/a
18 offers · 1% · median $9,060 · 43% below full charter
6 offers · 0% · median $12,572 · 35% below full charter
6 offers · 0% · median $11,375 · 58% below full charter
2 offers · 0% · median $13,644 · 36% below full charter
Busy corridors
City pairs with the most empty-leg offers departing in October 2026. More listed offers usually means more choice — not a guaranteed seat.
Lexington → Jacksonville
Stuart → Bedford
Easton → Roanoke
Austin → Houston
Roanoke → Easton
Jackson → Houston
Easton → Norfolk
Norfolk → Easton
Fort Myers → Bedford
Fort Myers → Rochester
FAQ
What does the Empty Leg Index for October 2026 measure?
It summarizes priced empty-leg offers on EmptyJet with departure dates in October 2026: how many are listed, typical prices, regional clusters, and busy corridors.
Why can empty-leg prices be lower than a full charter?
Operators reposition aircraft between bookings. An empty leg fills a flight that would otherwise fly empty — listed fares can sit below a comparable one-way charter estimate when that comparison is available.
Where are most October 2026 empty legs departing from?
North America leads this month with 1,975 offers (86% of the month).
Which route shows the most October 2026 empty-leg offers?
Lexington → Jacksonville has the most listed offers (31) among city pairs this month.
Are these seats guaranteed?
No. The index describes listed inventory. Offers can change or disappear — confirm current price and availability on EmptyJet before you enquire.
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Figures are priced empty-leg offers listed on EmptyJet with departure dates in October 2026. They describe listed inventory, not confirmed bookings.
- Offers listed
- 2,306
- Median price
- $9,000
- Avg. vs full charter
- 39%
EmptyJet. "Empty Leg Index: October 2026." EmptyJet Research. https://emptyjet.com/research/empty-leg-index/2026-10
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