Fly private between Asheville and Akron from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Asheville (AVL) to Akron (CAK) and Akron to Asheville — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Asheville to Akron is roughly 617 kilometres — 383 miles, or 333 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$17,000 for a one-way charter between Asheville and Akron, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 16m | 1h 08m – 1h 24m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | US$12,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 16m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 14m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 12m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 12m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 10m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 08m | US$14,500 – US$20,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Asheville–Akron moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Asheville, United States: Asheville Regional Airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greenville Downtown Airport and Rutherford County Marchman Field.
Akron, United States: Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron Fulton International Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Wayne County Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport.
Observed traffic points to an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate, on the departures logged so far.
Asheville→Akron runs about 4 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville → Akron | 14 | 67 min | 58 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Learjet 45 (2), Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
| Akron → Asheville | 8 | 63 min | 54 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (2) |
22 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
22 business-aviation flights were tracked between Asheville and Akron from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 20 separate days.
91% were jets and 9% turboprops. 14 flights set out from the Asheville side and 8 from the Akron side.
Busiest full month: November 2025 (5 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Wednesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Asheville | Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – 22 flights |
| Akron | Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) – 12 flights; Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) – 10 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Asheville Regional Airport | Akron Canton Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAVL / AVL | KCAK / CAK |
| Longest hard runway | 8,002 ft | 8,204 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 2,165 ft | 1,228 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Asheville to Akron can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Asheville Regional Airport has 8,002 ft and Akron Canton Regional Airport 8,204 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 617 km.
Alternates within range: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (11,001 ft, 67 km) · Greenville Downtown Airport (5,393 ft, 68 km) · Rutherford County Marchman Field (5,000 ft, 55 km) · Cane Creek Airport · Akron Fulton International Airport (6,336 ft, 14 km) · Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (9,953 ft, 65 km) · Wayne County Airport (5,190 ft, 38 km) · Burke Lakefront Airport (6,604 ft, 70 km)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Asheville–Akron trip to about 1h 16m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Asheville to Akron.
Demand on Asheville–Akron comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$17,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 16m gate to gate over 617 km (383 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Asheville–Akron charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Asheville–Akron charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 22 business-aviation flights between Asheville and Akron – about 0.4 a week, flown on 20 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and November 2025 the busiest full month (5 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – 22 flights on the Asheville side, and Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) – 12 flights; Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) – 10 flights on the Akron side.
91% of the tracked flights were jets and 9% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ3.
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