Fly private between Akron and Detroit from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Akron (CAK) to Detroit (DTW), and from Detroit (DTW) back to Akron (CAK).
As the crow flies, Akron to Detroit is roughly 215 kilometres — 133 miles, or 116 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Akron to Detroit (and Detroit to Akron) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 48 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 42 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 41 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 41 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Akron and Detroit are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Akron, United States: Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron Fulton International Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Wayne County Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport.
Detroit, United States: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Willow Run Airport, Windsor International Airport, Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Oakland County International Airport and Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Akron: Cleveland (CLE, BKL), Akron (CAK); Detroit: Detroit (DTW, YIP, DET), Windsor (YQG), Pontiac (PTK).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 11:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sun is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron → Detroit | 24 | 27 min | 20 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Gulfstream 4 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation Sovereign (2) |
| Detroit → Akron | 33 | 28 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 300 (4), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3), Cessna Citation Sovereign (3), Gulfstream 4 (3) |
57 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Akron Canton Regional Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCAK / CAK | KDTW / DTW |
| Longest hard runway | 8,204 ft | 12,003 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,228 ft | 645 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Akron to Detroit can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Akron Canton Regional Airport has 8,204 ft and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 12,003 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 215 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Willow Run Airport (7,543 ft, 15 km) · Windsor International Airport (9,000 ft, 33 km) · Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (5,092 ft, 36 km) · Oakland County International Airport (6,521 ft, 51 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
The Akron to Detroit route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 50 min gate to gate over 215 km (133 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Akron–Detroit departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Akron–Detroit 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.
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