Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 17m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Akron and New York from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Akron (CAK) to New York (JFK) and New York to Akron — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Akron and New York is about 646 km (401 miles), or 349 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Akron to New York (and New York to Akron) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$24,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 17m | 1h 09m – 1h 25m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | US$12,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 17m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 15m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 13m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 13m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 11m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 08m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
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.
New York, United States: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Republic Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport and Morristown Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Akron: Akron (CAK), Cleveland (CLE, BKL); New York: Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR), New York (LGA, JFK), Morristown (MMU).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 14:00 UTC.
New York→Akron runs about 8 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 → New York | 170 | 60 min | 51 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (32), Dassault Falcon 900 (19), Bombardier Challenger 300 (19), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (11) |
| New York → Akron | 194 | 68 min | — | Dassault Falcon 2000 (49), Cessna Citation Latitude (17), Dassault Falcon 900 (15), Bombardier Challenger 300 (15) |
364 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Akron Canton Regional Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCAK / CAK | KJFK / JFK |
| Longest hard runway | 8,204 ft | 14,511 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 1,228 ft | 13 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Akron to New York can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Akron Canton Regional Airport has 8,204 ft and John F. Kennedy International Airport 14,511 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 646 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) · Republic Airport (6,833 ft, 32 km) · Newark Liberty International Airport (11,000 ft, 33 km) · LaGuardia Airport (7,002 ft, 17 km) · Teterboro Airport (6,997 ft, 33 km)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
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Akron–New York is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$24,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 17m gate to gate over 646 km (401 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Akron–New York departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Akron–New York 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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