1,204 offers · 88% · median $9,519 · 41% below full charter
Empty Leg Index · December 2026
December 2026: empty legs average 40% 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
- 1,374
- Median price
- $9,522
- Avg. vs full charter
- 40%
Figures as of October 27, 2026. The average discount covers 1,170 of 1,374 offers, those with a charter comparison.
Key takeaways
- EmptyJet lists 1,374 priced empty-leg offers with departure dates in December 2026.
- The median listed price is $9,522.
- Where a full-charter estimate is available, offers average 40% below that estimate.
- The most common savings band is 25–40% (51% of compared offers).
- North America accounts for 88% of offers departing this month. The median listed price among North America departures is $9,519.
- The busiest corridor is Easton → Roanoke (24 offers, typically around $9,883).
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% (51% of compared offers). Average savings across compared offers: 40%.
Where offers cluster
Where December 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%.
124 offers · 9% · median $9,296 · 39% below full charter
16 offers · 1% · median $36,810 · 36% below full charter
13 offers · 1% · median $25,141 · 42% below full charter
12 offers · 1% · median $12,513 · comparison n/a
4 offers · 0% · median $8,450 · 39% below full charter
1 offers · 0% · median $60,900 · 40% 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.
Easton → Roanoke
Houston → Orlando
Roanoke → Easton
Boise → Spokane
Orlando → Houston
Tampa → Jacksonville
Bedford → Teterboro
Tampa → Orlando
Kalispell → Spokane
El Paso → Erie
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 1,204 offers (88% of the month).
Which route shows the most December 2026 empty-leg offers?
Easton → Roanoke has the most listed offers (24) 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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Search live empty legsCite this report
Figures are priced empty-leg offers listed on EmptyJet with departure dates in December 2026. They describe listed inventory, not confirmed bookings.
- Offers listed
- 1,374
- Median price
- $9,522
- Avg. vs full charter
- 40%
EmptyJet. "Empty Leg Index: December 2026." EmptyJet Research. https://emptyjet.com/research/empty-leg-index/2026-12
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