Empty legs.
Same aircraft. Better price.
Empty leg flights are repositioning segments released to private travellers at a fraction of the standard charter rate. The same aircraft. The same crews. The same private terminals. Available when your schedule meets ours.
The flight is happening.
The seats are not.
Private aircraft rarely fly round-trip with passengers on both legs. When a client books a one-way charter from New York to Aspen, the jet must reposition, often empty, to its next assignment or home base. That return flight is an empty leg.
Rather than fly the segment unsold, the operator releases it at a substantial discount. You receive the full private aviation experience. The same aircraft, the same vetted crew, the same private terminal access. At pricing that reflects only the marginal cost of carriage.
Empty legs are how seasoned private flyers access aircraft categories typically reserved for budgets three times higher.
In Flight
Private Boarding
What empty legs look like.
Real routes. Real pricing.
The flights below are illustrative examples of the kind of empty leg inventory our operator network releases. Actual availability shifts continuously. For live segments matching your preferred route and date window, contact our flight desk or activate alerts below.
Teterboro → Palm Beach
Citation XLS+ class · Up to 8 passengers · 2h 45m
Van Nuys → Aspen
Hawker 800XP class · Up to 8 passengers · 1h 50m
Miami → Teterboro
Challenger 605 class · Up to 12 passengers · 2h 50m
Chicago → Las Vegas
Challenger 350 class · Up to 9 passengers · 3h 30m
Dallas → Scottsdale
Phenom 300 class · Up to 7 passengers · 2h 00m
New York → London
Gulfstream G650 class · Up to 14 passengers · 6h 45m
The honest reality.
Flexibility is the price.
The Fixed Elements
Empty legs follow a predetermined origin, destination, and departure window dictated by the aircraft's existing schedule. The route cannot be changed. Departure times are typically firm within a 2 to 4 hour window. The aircraft category is whatever is repositioning, not whatever you would prefer.
The Variable Element
If a paying charter books the original outbound segment, the empty leg may be withdrawn before your booking is confirmed. In that event your deposit is refunded in full, or transferred to an alternative empty leg from our network. This is a normal operational reality, not an exception.
For travellers with firm schedules, board meetings, or international itineraries with tight connections, our On-Demand Charter or Jet Card Program offers the certainty you need. For travellers with movable plans, empty legs are the single most efficient way to fly privately.
From enquiry to wheels up.
Often within hours.
Browse or Request
Review current availability above, or submit a preferred route and date window. Our flight desk searches the entire operator network for matching inventory.
Confirmation Within Hours
Empty leg pricing is held briefly. Your advisor confirms aircraft, crew, and final pricing typically within two hours, often sooner.
Secure the Flight
Wire transfer or Chronos Jet Card balance. Contracts and pre-flight briefing follow standard Chronos protocols.
Arrive and Depart
Arrive at the private terminal 15 minutes before departure. Skip the queue. Step onto the aircraft. Fly.
The best legs are gone
within hours.
Join the Chronos empty leg alerts list. Receive curated availability matched to your preferred routes and aircraft category, delivered before public listing. Discreet. No mass mailings. Your preferences are stored confidentially and used only to match you with relevant inventory.
Empty leg questions,
answered plainly.
How much can I save on an empty leg flight?
Empty legs are typically priced 40 to 75 percent below standard one-way charter for the same aircraft. The exact saving depends on aircraft category, route popularity, and how close to departure the flight is booked. Last-minute releases often carry the steepest discounts.
Is the aircraft and service the same as a standard charter?
Yes. The aircraft, crew, catering options, and private terminal access are identical to a fully priced charter. The discount reflects the operator recovering an otherwise unsold flight, not any reduction in standard. Every operator meets FAR Part 135 certification and Chronos network safety requirements.
Can I change the route or departure time?
No. Empty legs follow a fixed origin, destination, and departure window dictated by the aircraft's existing schedule. Departure times are typically firm within a 2 to 4 hour window. If you need routing flexibility, our On-Demand Charter or Jet Card Program is the better fit.
How far in advance can I book?
Most empty legs are released between 1 and 14 days before departure. Some appear as little as 24 hours out. Our alerts service notifies registered subscribers the moment matching inventory becomes available.
What happens if the empty leg is cancelled?
If a paying charter books the original outbound segment before your empty leg is confirmed, the segment may be withdrawn. In that event your deposit is refunded in full, or applied to an alternative empty leg from our network. This is a normal operational reality of the segment.
Can I bring luggage and pets?
Standard private aviation luggage allowances apply. Pets travel in the cabin with you on most empty legs, subject to operator policy and aircraft category. Confirm with your advisor at the time of booking.
How is payment handled?
Wire transfer, certified funds, or a Chronos Jet Card balance. Credit cards are not processed for empty leg bookings due to the short confirmation window and the operator settlement timeline.
Are empty legs operated by certified carriers?
Yes. Every empty leg in our inventory operates through a FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carrier or foreign Civil Aviation Authority equivalent. Chronos prioritises ARGUS rated and Wyvern Wingman verified operators across the full empty leg programme. Compliance is not negotiable on any flight in our network.
Stop paying full charter.
Start flying the gaps.
Speak with a Chronos advisor today. Empty leg matches sent to you the moment they are released, or speak directly with our flight desk to claim what is available right now.
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Empty leg availability is subject to operator confirmation and aircraft repositioning schedules. Pricing displayed is indicative and subject to final routing, fuel, landing fees, and catering selections. Chronos Air Group arranges charter on behalf of clients; all flights are operated by FAR Part 135 certified air carriers. Operated by Hightail Air Charter LLC. Certificate Number H8TA619L.