Los Angeles is a popular destination for empty leg charter flights. The center of the film and television industry, the city attracts more than 50 million visitors each year. Travelers flying from Miami to Los Angeles can enjoy the perks of private jet travel at a significantly lower cost by taking advantage of empty leg flights.
When do empty leg flights become available for charter?
Empty legs become available when private jets operate flying to or from their point of origin without passengers.
When a private jet is chartered, it may need to be repositioned to the departure airport. For example, for a private charter flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, the jet is parked in Miami and needs to be repositioned to Los Angeles. The flight from Miami to Los Angeles would become available as an empty leg.
An empty leg flight also becomes available when a flight is chartered one-way. If the jet is based in Miami and flies from Miami to Los Angeles, the aircraft will need to return to its base in Miami. The flight from Los Angeles to Miami would become available to the public as an empty leg.
Travelers should be aware that there is limited availability of empty leg flights. Flights are typically available only a few days in advance. There may also be a strict cancellation policy. Even with restrictions, empty leg private charter flights are a great option for private jet travelers who enjoy the experience of flying private compared with the hassles associated with flying on commercial airlines.
Empty legs instant quote Miami to/from Los Angeles
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Airports serving Miami and Los Angeles
| Miami | Los Angeles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami International | MIA | Van Nuys Airport | VNY |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | OPF | Los Angeles Intl. Airport | LAX |
| Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International | FLL | Hollywood Burbank Airport | BUR |
| Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport | FXE | Long Beach Airport | LGB |
| Pompano Beach Airpark | PMP | John Wayne Airport | SNA |
| West Palm Beach/Palm Beach Airport | PBI | Santa Monica Municipal Airport | SMO |
| Southwest Florida Intl. Airport | RSW | LA/Ontario Intl. Airport | ONT |
How can I check if empty legs are available for my trip?
Example: A “Los Angeles to Miami” posted empty leg can be used for flights like Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale or San Diego to West Palm Beach.
Monarch Air Groups Empty Leg Search Tool is a virtual tool that can be used to locate available empty leg charter flights. The tool can search for flights up to five days in advance from an inventory of more than 4,000 aircraft. Enter your origin and destination city, the date you would like to travel, and the number of passengers.
Alternatively, our dedicated charter representatives are available 24/7 to help you search empty legs. To book a flight or speak to a representative, call us at +1 (877) 281 3051.
Empty Leg Flights Miami to Los Angeles
Updated daily. Last update - Sat, 17 May 2025
| From | To | Aircraft | Seats | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TETERBORO, TETERBORO (TEB) | VAN NUYS, VAN NUYS (VNY) | Challenger 604 | 10 | from Tue, 20 May - to Sat, 24 May | $ 51,600 * |
| FRANCIS S GABRESKI, WESTHAMPTON BEACH (FOK) | VAN NUYS, VAN NUYS (VNY) | Gulfstream G-IVSP | 14 | from Tue, 20 May - to Tue, 20 May | $ 45,600 * |
| PORTSMOUTH INTL, PORTSMOUTH (PSM) | VAN NUYS, VAN NUYS (VNY) | Citation Latitude | 8 | from Mon, 19 May - to Mon, 19 May | $ 42,000 * |
| OPA-LOCKA EXECUTIVE, MIAMI (OPF) | PHOENIX-MESA GATEWAY, PHOENIX (AZA) | Gulfstream G-IVSP | 13 | from Sun, 18 May - to Sun, 18 May | $ 41,100 * |
| OPA-LOCKA EXECUTIVE, MIAMI (OPF) | HARRY REID INTL, LAS VEGAS (LAS) | Challenger 300 | 0 | from Sat, 17 May - to Sat, 17 May | $ 36,000 * |
| TETERBORO, TETERBORO (TEB) | VAN NUYS, VAN NUYS (VNY) | Citation X | 8 | from Fri, 16 May - to Fri, 16 May | $ 28,800 * |
| MEMPHIS INTL, MEMPHIS (MEM) | LOS ANGELES INTL, LOS ANGELES (LAX) | Citation Latitude | 8 | from Wed, 21 May - to Wed, 21 May | $ 36,000 * |
| WAUKEGAN REGIONAL, CHICAGO/WAUKEGAN (UGN) | TED STEVENS INTL, ANCHORAGE (ANC) | Falcon 900C | 12 | from Tue, 20 May - to Tue, 20 May | $ 49,320 * |
| TETERBORO, TETERBORO (TEB) | SAN FRANCISCO INTL, SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) | Challenger 300 | 0 | from Sat, 17 May - to Sat, 17 May | $ 42,000 * |
| TETERBORO, TETERBORO (TEB) | SAN FRANCISCO INTL, SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) | Citation X | 8 | from Sat, 17 May - to Sat, 17 May | $ 31,200 * |
| KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL, ROCKLAND (RKD) | SAN JOSE INTL, SAN JOSE (SJC) | Citation X | 8 | from Sat, 17 May - to Sat, 17 May | $ 28,800 * |
| KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL, ROCKLAND (RKD) | HARRY REID INTL, LAS VEGAS (LAS) | Citation X | 8 | from Sat, 17 May - to Sat, 17 May | $ 28,800 * |
| INDIANAPOLIS INTL, INDIANAPOLIS (IND) | SAN JOSE INTL, SAN JOSE (SJC) | Learjet 60XR | 7 | from Sat, 17 May - to Sun, 18 May | $ 27,900 * |
| STEWART INTL, NEW YORK (SWF) | SAN ANTONIO INTL, SAN ANTONIO (SAT) | Beechjet 400 | 6 | from Wed, 21 May - to Thu, 22 May | $ 18,660 * |
| OAKLAND COUNTY INTL, PONTIAC (PTK) | SCOTTSDALE, SCOTTSDALE (SCF) | Learjet 35A | 5 | from Mon, 19 May - to Mon, 19 May | $ 16,500 * |
| DAYTON-WRIGHT BROTHERS, DAYTON (MGY) | SCOTTSDALE, SCOTTSDALE (SCF) | Citation CJ4 | 9 | from Sun, 18 May - to Sun, 18 May | $ 15,600 * |
*Estimated price before taxes & fees.