New York → Los Angeles

About this corridor

The classic transcontinental run. Because it demands a heavy or ultra-long-range jet, a New York to Los Angeles empty leg represents one of the largest absolute dollar savings you can find in private aviation.

Because New York and Los Angeles sit on such a well-travelled lane, operators regularly need to reposition aircraft in both directions — and a repositioning flight with empty seats is exactly what becomes an empty leg. The result is a steady stream of discounted one-way flights for travellers whose dates are flexible.

Aircraft you'll typically see

Peak supply months

Tips for booking this route

• Move fast — legs on New York → Los Angeles are typically listed 5.5–6 hrs before departure and can sell within hours.
• For this corridor, Super Midsize and Heavy jets are the most common — set your size filter accordingly.
• Supply peaks in Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Oct; expect more (and cheaper) legs in those months.
• Confirm the operator's cancellation terms up front — roughly 10–15% of empty legs are cancelled if the original charter changes.
• Set a free alert below so you hear about a matching leg within 30 minutes instead of refreshing listings.