Current whole-aircraft opportunities
Live Empty Leg Flights and Private Jet Deals
The lowest-cost way to fly private is usually a repositioning flight that already matches your route and timing. Compare current marketplace estimates below, then request operator confirmation and a final quote. These amounts apply to exclusive whole-aircraft use, never individual seats or shared cabins.
Lowest current estimates
Sorted by current USD marketplace estimate, regardless of route or aircraft. Availability and final commercial terms require operator confirmation; a low price alone does not guarantee that the flight fits your itinerary.
| Route | Departure | Aircraft | Seats | Whole aircraft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin (KAUS) to Houston (KIWS) | July 27, 2026, 07:00 | Pilatus PC 12 NGTurbo prop | 7 | $1,540 | |
| Austin (KAUS) to Houston (KIWS) | November 15, 2026, 07:00 | Pilatus PC 12 NGTurbo prop | 7 | $1,540 | |
| Horseshoe Bay (KDZB) to Houston (KIWS) | August 4, 2026, 07:00 | Pilatus PC 12 NGTurbo prop | 7 | $1,980 | |
| Houston (KIWS) to Austin (KAUS) | November 14, 2026, 07:00 | Pilatus PC 12 NGTurbo prop | 7 | $1,980 | |
| Nashville (KBNA) to Knoxville (KTYS) | October 4, 2026, 07:00 | Beechcraft King Air 250Turbo prop | 8 | $2,090 | |
| New Smyrna Beach (KEVB) to Knoxville (KTYS) | September 3, 2026, 07:00 | Beechcraft Baron 58Piston | 5 | $2,120 | |
| Knoxville (KTYS) to New Smyrna Beach (KEVB) | September 8, 2026, 07:00 | Beechcraft Baron 58Piston | 5 | $2,120 | |
| Holland (KBIV) to Manistee (KMBL) | July 29, 2026, 07:00 | Cessna Citation ExcelMidsize jet | 8 | $2,200 | |
| Sarasota/Bradenton (KSRQ) to Naples (KAPF) | July 30, 2026, 07:00 | Cessna Citation XLSMidsize jet | 8 | $2,200 | |
| Georgetown (KGTU) to Houston (KHOU) | August 2, 2026, 07:00 | Cessna Citation UltraLight jet | 7 | $2,200 | |
| Scottsdale (KSDL) to Flagstaff (KFLG) | July 28, 2026, 07:00 | Cessna Citation XLSMidsize jet | 8 | $2,530 | |
| Austin (KAUS) to Dallas (KDAL) | July 29, 2026, 07:00 | Cessna Citation UltraLight jet | 7 | $2,530 |
How to find a lower private jet price
Cheap private flying is not a fixed fare product. The strongest savings appear when an existing aircraft movement matches your trip without extra repositioning. Give dispatch enough flexibility to test the alternatives that matter.
Track the exact route
Save both directions and nearby airports so a matching repositioning flight can be handled personally.
Create a route alertCompare the group cost
Divide the whole-aircraft amount by your actual party size without mistaking it for a seat fare.
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Dispatch can compare a live empty leg with a standard one-way charter and discuss fallback options personally.
Request a private jet quoteCheap private jet flight questions
What is the cheapest way to book a private jet?
A matching empty leg is often the lowest-priced whole-aircraft option because the jet already needs to reposition. It only works when your airports and timing fit the operator schedule. Otherwise, dispatch can compare a one-way charter and nearby-airport alternatives.
Are these prices per seat or for the whole aircraft?
Every displayed amount on EmptyLeg Store applies to exclusive use of the whole aircraft. We do not sell individual seats or shared-jet tickets. Marketplace estimates still require operator confirmation and a final quote.
Is the lowest displayed estimate guaranteed?
No. A listing is current inventory, not a secured booking. The operator must reconfirm the aircraft, schedule, passenger and baggage fit, taxes, fees, and final price before contract.
How can I improve my chance of finding a lower price?
Give dispatch a flexible date window, acceptable nearby airports, passenger count, and baggage requirements. A route alert can also surface a matching repositioning flight before it is taken or removed.
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