Empty Leg Flights from Miami: How to Fly Private for Less

Empty leg flights are one of the private aviation industry's best-kept secrets. When a charter aircraft needs to reposition, flying back empty after dropping off a client, or deadheading to pick up a new one, that seat capacity is available at a dramatically reduced price. Fly Business Aviation publishes available empty legs from Miami and Scottsdale on a rolling basis.

What Is an Empty Leg Flight?

Also called a deadhead flight or repositioning leg, an empty leg occurs when an aircraft needs to fly without paying passengers. The operator would prefer to carry revenue passengers rather than fly empty, so these seats are offered at 25–75% below standard charter rates. The catch: the route and date are fixed. You need to match your travel plans to the available flight, rather than the other way around.

Empty Leg Routes We Operate Most Frequently

Our most common empty leg corridors include: Miami ↔ Nassau, Miami ↔ Turks & Caicos, Miami ↔ Cancun, Miami ↔ Punta Cana, Miami ↔ New York (Teterboro/White Plains), Miami ↔ Los Angeles, Scottsdale ↔ Las Vegas, Scottsdale ↔ Los Angeles, and cross-country routes between the coasts. Availability changes daily depending on our charter schedule.

How to Book an Empty Leg with Fly Business Aviation

Step 1: Tell us your preferred routes and travel flexibility. Step 2: We match you to available empty legs in our schedule. Step 3: You review the aircraft, dates, and pricing, no hidden fees. Step 4: Confirm and pay. Step 5: Show up and fly. The process is fast because empty legs are time-sensitive, once they're booked or the route changes, they're gone.

What to Expect on an Empty Leg Flight

An empty leg on a Fly Business Aviation aircraft is the same experience as a full-price charter: same crew, same aircraft, same safety standards, same FBO departure experience. The difference is price. You may have less flexibility on catering customization given shorter lead times, but the core flight experience is identical.

Risks and Considerations with Empty Legs

Empty legs can be modified or cancelled if the original charter changes. For example, if the client who created the empty leg extends their trip or cancels, the repositioning may change. We are transparent about this risk upfront. Many experienced private flyers use empty legs for flexibility-friendly trips where a date shift of a day or two is manageable.

Get Notified of Empty Legs from Miami and Scottsdale

The best way to access empty legs is to be on our notification list. Tell us your preferred routes, your flexibility, and your group size, and we'll reach out the moment a matching empty leg becomes available. Contact us now to get on the list. You fly private. We handle everything else.