Empty Leg Index · October 2026

October 2026: empty legs average 37% 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
394
Median price
$8,054
Avg. vs full charter
37%

Key takeaways

  1. EmptyJet lists 394 priced empty-leg offers with departure dates in October 2026.
  2. The median listed price is $8,054.
  3. Where a full-charter estimate is available, offers average 37% below that estimate.
  4. The most common savings band is Under 25% (29% of compared offers).
  5. North America accounts for 57% of offers departing this month (median $6,663).
  6. The busiest corridor is Van Nuys → Las Vegas (4 offers, typically around $11,622).

Offers by departure day

Offers by departure dayOffers by departure day2026-10-01: 192026-10-02: 162026-10-03: 212026-10-04: 242026-10-05: 142026-10-06: 112026-10-07: 112026-10-08: 192026-10-09: 202026-10-10: 172026-10-11: 112026-10-12: 102026-10-13: 102026-10-14: 142026-10-15: 162026-10-16: 202026-10-17: 152026-10-18: 212026-10-19: 112026-10-20: 122026-10-21: 92026-10-22: 102026-10-23: 72026-10-24: 102026-10-25: 92026-10-26: 62026-10-28: 92026-10-29: 122026-10-30: 52026-10-31: 51357911131517192123252931

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

Share of offers by savings band (%)Share of offers by savings band (%)Under 25%: 29.325–40%: 26.340–55%: 26.755%+: 17.8Under 225–40%40–55%55%+

Bars show how offers split by savings versus a full-charter estimate. The largest share sits in Under 25% (29% of compared offers). Average savings across compared offers: 37%.

Where offers cluster

Where October 2026 empty-leg offers are departing from, by region. Share is of priced offers on EmptyJet for this departure month.

North America

226 offers · 57% · median $6,663 · 38% below full charter

Europe

129 offers · 33% · median $9,884 · 28% below full charter

Africa

26 offers · 7% · median $5,940 · 52% below full charter

Asia

9 offers · 2% · median $34,425 · 38% 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.

Van Nuys → Las Vegas

4 offers · typical $11,622 · 23% below full charter

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) → Cape Town

4 offers · typical $20,723 · 54% below full charter

Larnaca → Luton, Bedfordshire

4 offers · typical $41,066 · 16% below full charter

Concord → Greer

3 offers · typical $4,218 · 85% below full charter

Sarasota/Bradenton → Miami

3 offers · typical $8,051 · 44% below full charter

Toronto → Sault Ste Marie

3 offers · typical $5,548 · 51% below full charter

Dulles → Omaha

3 offers · typical $8,617 · 52% below full charter

Cape Town → George

3 offers · typical $4,133 · 47% below full charter

Farnborough, Hampshire → Klagenfurt am Worthersee

2 offers · typical $13,108 · 24% below full charter

Boise → Bermuda Dunes

2 offers · typical $5,396 · 47% below full charter

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 226 offers (57% of the month).

Which route shows the most October 2026 empty-leg offers?

Van Nuys → Las Vegas has the most listed offers (4) 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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