356 offers · 84% · median $11,024 · 40% below full charter
Empty Leg Index · January 2027
January 2027: empty legs average 40% below full-charter estimates
A look at empty-leg offers on EmptyJet with departure dates in January 2027: 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
- 421
- Median price
- $11,120
- Avg. vs full charter
- 40%
Figures as of October 27, 2026. The average discount covers 309 of 421 offers, those with a charter comparison.
Key takeaways
- EmptyJet lists 421 priced empty-leg offers with departure dates in January 2027.
- The median listed price is $11,120.
- Where a full-charter estimate is available, offers average 40% below that estimate.
- The most common savings band is 25–40% (47% of compared offers).
- North America accounts for 84% of offers departing this month. The median listed price among North America departures is $11,024.
- The busiest corridor is Teterboro → Philadelphia (9 offers, typically around $7,377).
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% (47% of compared offers). Average savings across compared offers: 40%.
Where offers cluster
Where January 2027 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%.
40 offers · 10% · median $12,382 · 38% below full charter
9 offers · 2% · median $12,159 · comparison n/a
7 offers · 2% · median $3,185 · 58% below full charter
7 offers · 2% · median $8,518 · 50% below full charter
2 offers · 0% · median $23,679 · 18% below full charter
Busy corridors
City pairs with the most empty-leg offers departing in January 2027. More listed offers usually means more choice — not a guaranteed seat.
Teterboro → Philadelphia
Houston → Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville → Nassau
Orlando → West Palm Beach
White Plains → Jacksonville
Philadelphia → Teterboro
Boise → Spokane
Orlando → Saint Martin
Toronto → Nassau
Naples → Teterboro
FAQ
What does the Empty Leg Index for January 2027 measure?
It summarizes priced empty-leg offers on EmptyJet with departure dates in January 2027: 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 January 2027 empty legs departing from?
North America leads this month with 356 offers (84% of the month).
Which route shows the most January 2027 empty-leg offers?
Teterboro → Philadelphia has the most listed offers (9) 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 January 2027. They describe listed inventory, not confirmed bookings.
- Offers listed
- 421
- Median price
- $11,120
- Avg. vs full charter
- 40%
EmptyJet. "Empty Leg Index: January 2027." EmptyJet Research. https://emptyjet.com/research/empty-leg-index/2027-01
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