Empty Leg Index · December 2026

December 2026: empty legs average 39% below full-charter estimates

A look at empty-leg offers on EmptyJet with departure dates in December 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
157
Median price
$10,496
Avg. vs full charter
39%

Key takeaways

  1. EmptyJet lists 157 priced empty-leg offers with departure dates in December 2026.
  2. The median listed price is $10,496.
  3. Where a full-charter estimate is available, offers average 39% below that estimate.
  4. The most common savings band is 25–40% (32% of compared offers).
  5. North America accounts for 64% of offers departing this month (median $9,823).
  6. The busiest corridor is Paris (Le Bourget, Seine-Saint-Denis) → Luton, Bedfordshire (4 offers, typically around $11,386).

Offers by departure day

Offers by departure dayOffers by departure day2026-12-01: 52026-12-02: 102026-12-03: 42026-12-04: 62026-12-05: 52026-12-06: 12026-12-07: 32026-12-08: 32026-12-09: 42026-12-10: 12026-12-11: 22026-12-12: 32026-12-13: 82026-12-14: 12026-12-16: 32026-12-17: 62026-12-18: 72026-12-19: 52026-12-20: 42026-12-21: 42026-12-22: 62026-12-23: 42026-12-24: 22026-12-25: 12026-12-26: 112026-12-27: 162026-12-28: 62026-12-29: 122026-12-30: 32026-12-31: 111357911131719212325272931

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%: 21.825–40%: 31.940–55%: 26.955%+: 19.3Under 225–40%40–55%55%+

Bars show how offers split by savings versus a full-charter estimate. The largest share sits in 25–40% (32% of compared offers). Average savings across compared offers: 39%.

Where offers cluster

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

North America

101 offers · 64% · median $9,823 · 42% below full charter

Europe

45 offers · 29% · median $12,280 · 26% below full charter

Africa

4 offers · 2% · median $47,460 · 63% below full charter

Asia

3 offers · 2% · median $83,803 · 32% below full charter

Oceania

1 offers · 1% · median $4,334 · 82% below full charter

Busy corridors

City pairs with the most empty-leg offers departing in December 2026. More listed offers usually means more choice — not a guaranteed seat.

Paris (Le Bourget, Seine-Saint-Denis) → Luton, Bedfordshire

4 offers · typical $11,386 · 29% below full charter

Luton, Bedfordshire → Paris (Le Bourget, Seine-Saint-Denis)

3 offers · typical $9,255 · 24% below full charter

Abu Dhabi → Luton, Bedfordshire

2 offers · typical $69,036 · 42% below full charter

Akron → Cleveland

2 offers · typical $10,496 · 20% below full charter

Munich → Miami

2 offers · typical $166,273 · comparison n/a

Las Vegas → Van Nuys

2 offers · typical $9,585 · 34% below full charter

The Valley → Teterboro

2 offers · typical $25,818 · 40% below full charter

Van Nuys → Las Vegas

2 offers · typical $7,692 · 36% below full charter

Woodruff → Lincoln

2 offers · typical $4,291 · 64% below full charter

Toronto → Philadelphia

2 offers · typical $13,509 · 36% below full charter

FAQ

What does the Empty Leg Index for December 2026 measure?

It summarizes priced empty-leg offers on EmptyJet with departure dates in December 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 December 2026 empty legs departing from?

North America leads this month with 101 offers (64% of the month).

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

Paris (Le Bourget, Seine-Saint-Denis) → Luton, Bedfordshire 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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