Empty Leg Routes
Empty Leg Flights from Los Angeles to New York
Flying east from Los Angeles to New York gains you three time zones, making private aviation's efficiency even more valuable. Depart Van Nuys at 8am and land at Teterboro by 4pm local time: perfect for late afternoon Manhattan meetings or evening Broadway shows. This reverse transcontinental route serves entertainment executives heading to network headquarters, finance professionals visiting Wall Street, and entrepreneurs pitching East Coast investors. The westward jet stream makes this eastbound flight faster than the reverse, typically 30 minutes shorter. With consistent traffic serving both coasts' business and entertainment calendars, empty leg opportunities appear regularly, especially after LA-based events like the Emmys, Grammy Awards, and film premieres when jets reposition back to New York.
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Why Fly Private from Los Angeles to New York?
- ✓Gain a full business day: depart LA at 7am, arrive NYC by 3pm local time for afternoon meetings
- ✓Skip LAX chaos entirely: depart Van Nuys, Burbank, or Santa Monica with 15-minute arrival-to-departure
- ✓Land at Teterboro, just 12 miles from Midtown: you'll be in your Manhattan hotel before commercial passengers even leave JFK
- ✓Optimal for Fashion Week, awards season, and entertainment industry calendar: frequent repositioning creates empty leg deals
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How Empty Leg Flights Work
Empty leg flights occur when private jets reposition between bookings. The operator sells the empty return flight at 75 to 90% off to recoup costs. You get the same luxury experience at a fraction of the price.
Best for flexible travelers who can adjust schedules and want luxury at lower cost.
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About This Route
Burbank Airport (BUR) serves as Hollywood's airport, offering private aviation terminals with direct access to entertainment studios and production facilities in Burbank, Studio City, and Hollywood.
The Los Angeles to New York route sees its highest private jet traffic during fall and winter months when entertainment industry professionals travel for awards season, fashion week, and year-end business.