1,532 offers · 78% · median $8,400 · 40% below full charter
Empty Leg Index · September 2026
September 2026: empty legs average 38% below full-charter estimates
A look at empty-leg offers on EmptyJet with departure dates in September 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
- 1,957
- Median price
- $8,300
- Avg. vs full charter
- 38%
Key takeaways
- EmptyJet lists 1,957 priced empty-leg offers with departure dates in September 2026.
- The median listed price is $8,300.
- Where a full-charter estimate is available, offers average 38% below that estimate.
- The most common savings band is 25–40% (51% of compared offers).
- North America accounts for 78% of offers departing this month. The median listed price among North America departures is $8,400.
- The busiest corridor is El Paso → Orlando (8 offers, typically around $16,750).
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: 38%.
Where offers cluster
Where September 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%.
354 offers · 18% · median $7,889 · 30% below full charter
34 offers · 2% · median $8,894 · comparison n/a
15 offers · 1% · median $25,325 · 28% below full charter
12 offers · 1% · median $7,100 · 49% below full charter
9 offers · 0% · median $17,018 · 51% below full charter
1 offers · 0% · median $147,800 · 41% below full charter
Busy corridors
City pairs with the most empty-leg offers departing in September 2026. More listed offers usually means more choice — not a guaranteed seat.
El Paso → Orlando
Teterboro → Toronto
Teterboro → Van Nuys
Las Vegas → Van Nuys
Sault Ste Marie → Toronto
Toronto → Teterboro
Jacksonville → Auburn
Orlando → Atlanta
Houston → Horseshoe Bay
Houston → Sarasota/Bradenton
FAQ
What does the Empty Leg Index for September 2026 measure?
It summarizes priced empty-leg offers on EmptyJet with departure dates in September 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 September 2026 empty legs departing from?
North America leads this month with 1,532 offers (78% of the month).
Which route shows the most September 2026 empty-leg offers?
El Paso → Orlando has the most listed offers (8) 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 September 2026. They describe listed inventory, not confirmed bookings.
- Offers listed
- 1,957
- Median price
- $8,300
- Avg. vs full charter
- 38%
EmptyJet. "Empty Leg Index: September 2026." EmptyJet Research. https://emptyjet.com/research/empty-leg-index/2026-09
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