122 offers · 84% · median $9,406 · 44% below full charter
Empty Leg Index · December 2026
December 2026: empty legs average 44% 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
- 145
- Median price
- $9,100
- Avg. vs full charter
- 44%
Key takeaways
- EmptyJet lists 145 priced empty-leg offers with departure dates in December 2026.
- The median listed price is $9,100.
- Where a full-charter estimate is available, offers average 44% below that estimate.
- The most common savings band is 25–40% (48% of compared offers).
- North America accounts for 84% of offers departing this month. The median listed price among North America departures is $9,406.
- The busiest corridor is Teterboro → West Palm Beach (6 offers, typically around $14,966).
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% (48% of compared offers). Average savings across compared offers: 44%.
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%.
17 offers · 12% · median $8,978 · 42% below full charter
3 offers · 2% · median $6,199 · 67% below full charter
1 offers · 1% · median $53,868 · 43% below full charter
1 offers · 1% · median $9,200 · 39% below full charter
1 offers · 1% · median $2,500 · comparison n/a
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.
Teterboro → West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach → Teterboro
Zurich → Wevelgem
Orlando → Tampa
Tampa → Orlando
Hayward → Las Vegas
Teterboro → Stuart
Teterboro → Naples
Bedford → Teterboro
Belmar/Farmingdale → West Palm Beach
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 122 offers (84% of the month).
Which route shows the most December 2026 empty-leg offers?
Teterboro → West Palm Beach has the most listed offers (6) 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 December 2026. They describe listed inventory, not confirmed bookings.
- Offers listed
- 145
- Median price
- $9,100
- Avg. vs full charter
- 44%
EmptyJet. "Empty Leg Index: December 2026." EmptyJet Research. https://emptyjet.com/research/empty-leg-index/2026-12
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