Private charter between Asheville and Chattanooga starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Asheville (AVL) to Chattanooga (CHA), and from Chattanooga (CHA) back to Asheville (AVL).
The straight-line distance between Asheville and Chattanooga is about 246 km (153 miles), or 133 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Asheville to Chattanooga (and Chattanooga to Asheville) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 44 min | 40 min – 48 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 54 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 51 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 44 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 44 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 43 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Asheville–Chattanooga is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Asheville, United States: Asheville Regional Airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greenville Downtown Airport and Rutherford County Marchman Field.
Chattanooga, United States: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), Cleveland Regional Jetport, Dalton Municipal Airport, Mark Anton Airport and Tom B. David Field.
Observed traffic points to an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville → Chattanooga | 11 | 32 min | 29 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Chattanooga → Asheville | 9 | 32 min | 28 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
20 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
20 business-aviation flights were tracked between Asheville and Chattanooga from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 17 separate days.
85% were jets and 15% turboprops. 11 flights set out from the Asheville side and 9 from the Chattanooga side.
Busiest full month: June 2026 (9 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Asheville | Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – 20 flights |
| Chattanooga | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) – 19 flights; Cleveland Regional Jetport – 1 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 | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAVL / AVL | KCHA / CHA |
| Longest hard runway | 8,002 ft | 7,400 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 2,165 ft | 683 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Asheville to Chattanooga can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is the shorter of the two at 7,400 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,400 ft to spare. The leg is 246 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 · Cleveland Regional Jetport (6,200 ft, 42 km) · Dalton Municipal Airport (5,496 ft, 46 km) · Mark Anton Airport (5,001 ft, 56 km) · Tom B. David Field (6,034 ft, 69 km)
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 Chattanooga.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Demand on Asheville–Chattanooga 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$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 54 min gate to gate over 246 km (153 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Asheville–Chattanooga charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
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 20 business-aviation flights between Asheville and Chattanooga – about 0.4 a week, flown on 17 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and June 2026 the busiest full month (9 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – 20 flights on the Asheville side, and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) – 19 flights; Cleveland Regional Jetport – 1 flights on the Chattanooga side.
85% of the tracked flights were jets and 15% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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