The best websites and apps to find discounted and cheap private jet flights
Empty legs have the reward of saving money, but risks you don’t have with standard on-demand charter and jet card flights.
There is no single source for empty legs, and brokers and operators put out their lists. However, several websites offer a broad reach of empty-leg deals you can review.
We recommend also reading this story on how empty legs work.
Best Empty Leg websites
FlyEasy
Who: Fly Easy is an aircraft database available for charter used by brokers. Consumers can also sign-up for free accounts allowing them to contract operators directly.
How it works: Database of empty legs posted by operators and used by brokers. Create a free account and set up alerts.
Cost: Free to join. You then negotiate and buy empty legs directly from the operator.
Sign up for a free account at FlyEasy.
Wheels Up
Who: Wheels Up Experience is the second-largest operator in the U.S. based on charter and fractional flight hours
How it works: Empty legs from the Wheels Up fleet of over 300 owned, leased, and management private aircraft are updated in real-time. You can see what’s available by downloading the Wheels Up app at no cost. Go to Flight Boards and then select Hot Flights.
Cost: To buy, you need to join as a Core ($2,995) or Connect member ($17,500). Empty legs are priced at $350 for the entire aircraft ranging from King Air turboprops to large-cabin jets.
Download the provider’s Apple or Android app.
XO Global
Who: Vista Global’s fleets – VistaJet, XOJet Aviation, Red Wing Aviation, and Talon Air – included over 180 owned, leased, and managed charter aircraft.
How it works: Empty legs from the Vista Global fleet of over 180 owned, leased, and management private aircraft are updated in real-time. Vista Global includes VistaJet, XOJet, Talon Air, and Red Wing Aviation. You can buy the entire flight or seats, and visit its website and select the link to Jet Deals.
Cost: Members get better pricing.
Go to the Jet Deals section of the XO website.
Jet Edge
Who: Jet Edge is the largest operator of large and super-midsize charter jets in the U.S. featuring stand-up cabins.
How it works: Visit its website.
Cost: Members get better pricing. Red Level members receive a 10% empty leg discount; Silver members receive a 25% empty leg discount, and Black members receive a 50% empty leg discount.
Go to the One-Way Offers page of its website to view current deals.
GlobeAir
Who: GlobeAir is Europe’s largest operator of Very Light Jets with a fleet of four-seat Citation Mustangs.
How it works: Download its app to get real-time
Cost: Members get better pricing.
Go to the Empty Leg page of its website to view current deals.