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Empty Leg Flights from San Diego

72 empty leg flights from San Diego available now, from $2,200 (€1,960) 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 San Diego

Private jet traffic in San Diego (last 30 days)

Arrivals
2,157
Departures
2,042
Different jets
1,284

Most frequent origins: Harry Reid International Airport (88), Van Nuys Airport (72), Scottsdale Airport (68), John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (60), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (51).

Most frequent destinations: Van Nuys Airport (89), John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (81), Harry Reid International Airport (73), Scottsdale Airport (69), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (54).

Most common aircraft types: Embraer Phenom 300 (327), Pilatus PC-12 (246), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (243), Cessna Citation Latitude (210), Cessna Citation CJ3 (200).

Sunday 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 San Diego: prices, destinations and airports

Available now
72
from $2,200 (€1,960)
Empty legs (18 months)
1,563
Typical price
$5,400 – $12,000 (€4,800 – €10,700)
middle 50%, incl. service fee
Airports
KSAN · KCRQ

There are 72 empty leg flights from San Diego available right now; the next one departs on November 3. Prices range from $2,200 (€1,960) to $38,500 (€34,370) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 41 of them depart within the next 14 days.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 1,563 empty legs from San Diego. Half of them cost between $5,400 (€4,800) and $12,000 (€10,700), with a median of $8,300 (€7,400).

The most frequent destinations were Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Van Nuys, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.

Private jets mainly depart from San Diego International Airport (KSAN), Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM). Common aircraft: Learjet 60 (Light Jet), Citation CJ3 (Light Jet) and Challenger 300 (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 San Diego 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 San Diego

How much does an empty leg flight from San Diego cost?

Over the last 18 months, empty legs from San Diego cost a median of $8,300 (€7,400), with most offers between $5,400 and $12,000 (€4,800 and €10,700). The cheapest deal available now starts at $2,200 (€1,960). Prices are for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and include the PrivJet service fee.

Where can I find empty leg flights from San Diego?

Right here: PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators and refreshes them several times a day. There are 72 flights from San Diego listed right now, the next on November 3. Pick a flight, send a booking request, and the operator confirms availability.

Which airports do private jets use in San Diego?

Mainly San Diego International Airport (KSAN), Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM).

Where do empty legs from San Diego fly to?

Most often to Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Van Nuys, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, based on the empty legs of the last 18 months. Current flights: Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Los Angeles.

When should I book an empty leg from San Diego?

Empty legs are short-notice offers: 41 of the 72 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.