880 offers · 85% · median $9,300 · 40% below full charter
Empty Leg Index · October 2026
October 2026: empty legs average 40% 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
- 1,032
- Median price
- $8,535
- Avg. vs full charter
- 40%
Key takeaways
- EmptyJet lists 1,032 priced empty-leg offers with departure dates in October 2026.
- The median listed price is $8,535.
- Where a full-charter estimate is available, offers average 40% below that estimate.
- The most common savings band is 25–40% (60% of compared offers).
- North America accounts for 85% of offers departing this month. The median listed price among North America departures is $9,300.
- The busiest corridor is Teterboro → Bedford (13 offers, typically around $6,053).
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% (60% of compared offers). Average savings across compared offers: 40%.
Where offers cluster
Where October 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%.
110 offers · 11% · median $7,394 · 32% below full charter
27 offers · 3% · median $6,200 · 50% below full charter
7 offers · 1% · median $26,964 · 32% below full charter
3 offers · 0% · median $19,979 · 33% below full charter
3 offers · 0% · median $3,241 · comparison n/a
2 offers · 0% · median $3,000 · 69% 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.
Teterboro → Bedford
Houston → Orlando
Bedford → Teterboro
Naples → Sarasota/Bradenton
Nashville → Knoxville
Sault Ste Marie → Toronto
Sarasota/Bradenton → Bedford
West Palm Beach → Teterboro
Charleston → Orlando
Toronto → Sault Ste Marie
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 880 offers (85% of the month).
Which route shows the most October 2026 empty-leg offers?
Teterboro → Bedford has the most listed offers (13) 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 October 2026. They describe listed inventory, not confirmed bookings.
- Offers listed
- 1,032
- Median price
- $8,535
- Avg. vs full charter
- 40%
EmptyJet. "Empty Leg Index: October 2026." EmptyJet Research. https://emptyjet.com/research/empty-leg-index/2026-10
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