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Empty Leg Flights from Merced

62 empty leg flights from Merced available now, from $5,000 (€4,420) for the whole aircraft. Save up to 75% compared with a regular charter.

* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.

Routes from Merced

Private jet traffic in Merced (last 30 days)

Arrivals
58
Departures
30
Different jets
40

Most frequent origins: San Carlos Airport (3), John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (5), Fresno Yosemite International Airport (3), Wichita Mid Continent Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation CJ2 (10), Cessna Citation Latitude (10), Pilatus PC-12 (8), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (7), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (6).

Tuesday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Empty leg flights from Merced: prices, destinations and airports

Available now
62
from $5,000 (€4,420)
Empty legs (18 months)
124
Typical price
$5,200 – $13,600 (€4,600 – €12,100)
middle 50%, incl. service fee
Airports
KMCE · KMER

There are 62 empty leg flights from Merced available right now; the next one departs on November 4. Prices range from $5,000 (€4,420) to $16,500 (€14,710) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 28 of them depart within the next 14 days.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 124 empty legs from Merced. Half of them cost between $5,200 (€4,600) and $13,600 (€12,100), with a median of $6,600 (€5,900).

The most frequent destinations were Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Fresno, Reno and Dallas.

Private jets mainly depart from Merced Regional Macready Field (KMCE) and Castle Airport (KMER). Common aircraft: Cessna CitationJet (Light Jet), Commercial/VIP Airliner and Citation Longitude (Super Midsize).

An empty leg is a repositioning flight: the private jet has to fly without passengers to its next job or back to base, and the operator sells that flight at a steep discount. Date, time and route are set by the operator, so empty legs suit travellers with flexible plans.

If you want to charter a private jet from Merced on fixed dates, a charter request collects quotes from several operators for any date and destination. Empty legs are the cheaper option when route and timing fit.

FAQ: empty leg flights from Merced

How much does an empty leg flight from Merced cost?

Over the last 18 months, empty legs from Merced cost a median of $6,600 (€5,900), with most offers between $5,200 and $13,600 (€4,600 and €12,100). The cheapest deal available now starts at $5,000 (€4,420). Prices are for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and include the PrivJet service fee.

Where can I find empty leg flights from Merced?

Right here: PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators and refreshes them several times a day. There are 62 flights from Merced listed right now, the next on November 4. Pick a flight, send a booking request, and the operator confirms availability.

Which airports do private jets use in Merced?

Mainly Merced Regional Macready Field (KMCE) and Castle Airport (KMER).

Where do empty legs from Merced fly to?

Most often to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Fresno, Reno and Dallas, based on the empty legs of the last 18 months. Current flights: Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Fresno.

When should I book an empty leg from Merced?

Empty legs are short-notice offers: 28 of the 62 current flights depart within 14 days. If you are flexible, book as soon as a suitable flight appears. If your dates are fixed, a charter request is the more reliable option.