VARELON EMPTY LEGS
EMPTY LEG. FULL PRIVATE JET EXPERIENCE.
Access selected private jet repositioning flights at substantially reduced charter rates — when your route and schedule align.
SEE WHAT AN EMPTY LEG COULD SAVE YOU
When route, timing and aircraft availability align, an Empty Leg can offer the same private jet experience at a significantly reduced charter cost. Explore three illustrative examples below.
SHORT-RANGE EXAMPLE
LOS ANGELES → LAS VEGAS
PHENOM 300E
FLIGHT TIME: 0H50
REGULAR CHARTER: $̶1̶2̶,̶5̶0̶0̶
EMPTY LEG EXAMPLE: $6,000
SAVE UP TO 52%
MID-RANGE EXAMPLE
MIAMI → NEW YORK
CITATION LATITUDE
FLIGHT TIME: 2H30
REGULAR CHARTER: $̶2̶8̶,̶5̶0̶0̶
EMPTY LEG EXAMPLE: $13,500
SAVE UP TO 53%
TRANSCONTINENTAL EXAMPLE
NEW YORK → LOS ANGELES
CHALLENGER 3500
FLIGHT TIME: 5H30
REGULAR CHARTER: $̶4̶9̶,̶5̶0̶0̶
EMPTY LEG EXAMPLE: $22,500
SAVE UP TO 55%
llustrative pricing examples only. Actual Empty Leg availability and pricing depend on aircraft positioning, routing, schedule and operator confirmation.
WHY DO EMPTY LEGS EXIST?
Private aircraft frequently need to reposition for their next charter or return to another airport without passengers. When one of those flights matches your travel plans, the aircraft may become available at a significantly reduced charter rate.
In other words: same private aircraft. Same private experience. A very different price.
HOW IT WORKS
01
FIND AN OPPORTUNITY
Browse available Empty Legs or tell us where you want to fly.
02
CHECK AVAILABILITY
We confirm the aircraft, schedule, routing and current price with the operator.
03
SECURE THE FLIGHT
Once confirmed, secure the flight before the opportunity disappears.
04
FLY PRIVATE
Enjoy the same private aviation experience associated with a conventional charter.
WHY FLY AN EMPTY LEG?
THE ENTIRE AIRCRAFT
LOWER CHARTER COST
PRIVATE TERMINAL EXPERIENCE
LAST-MINUTE OPPORTUNITIES
Empty Legs work best for travelers with some flexibility, as departure times, airports and availability are dictated by the aircraft's positioning requirements.
DON'T SEE YOUR ROUTE?
Empty Legs are unpredictable by nature. Tell us where you need to fly and Varelon Air can search for relevant positioning opportunities or source conventional charter alternatives.
VARELON EMPTY LEGS
Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS AN EMPTY LEG FLIGHT?
An Empty Leg is a private aircraft repositioning flight that would otherwise operate without passengers. When the aircraft’s route and schedule align with your travel plans, the flight may become available at a significantly reduced charter rate.
HOW MUCH CAN I SAVE ON AN EMPTY LEG?
Savings can be substantial and vary by route, aircraft, timing and operator availability. In some cases, an Empty Leg may cost 50% or more below the price of a comparable conventional charter.
IS THE ENTIRE AIRCRAFT PRIVATE?
Yes. An Empty Leg is still a private charter flight. You are not purchasing an individual seat or sharing the aircraft with unrelated passengers unless specifically agreed otherwise.
CAN I CHOOSE THE DEPARTURE TIME?
Flexibility is usually limited. Empty Legs exist because an aircraft must reposition at a specific time and location, so departure times and airports are generally determined by the aircraft’s operational schedule.
CAN AN EMPTY LEG BE CHANGED OR CANCELLED?
Yes. Because the flight depends on another charter or positioning requirement, schedules can change and an Empty Leg may occasionally become unavailable. Varelon Air confirms the latest aircraft, routing and timing information before charter arrangements are completed.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE ARE EMPTY LEGS AVAILABLE?
There is no fixed timeframe. Some opportunities appear several days in advance, while others become available only shortly before departure. Creating a route alert can help you identify relevant opportunities when they arise.
WHAT IF THERE IS NO EMPTY LEG FOR MY ROUTE?
Tell us where and when you need to fly. Varelon Air can look for relevant positioning opportunities and, when appropriate, source conventional private charter alternatives for your journey.
ARE EMPTY LEGS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST OPTION?
Not necessarily. Pricing depends on aircraft positioning, route, timing and availability. Varelon Air can compare the available Empty Leg opportunity with conventional charter alternatives so you can evaluate the most suitable option.