Private charter · CLT → K1A5
Charlotte to Highlands
140 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Charlotte to Highlands, door to door faster.
Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 140 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 140 mi
- Flight
- 50 min
- Driving
- 3½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Charlotte
Airports in Charlotte
CLT
Major airportCharlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte · KCLT
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
USA
Commercial airportConcord-Padgett Regional Airport
Concord · KJQF
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,402 ft
KAKH
Regional airportGastonia Municipal Airport
Gastonia
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,769 ft
KEQY
Regional airportCharlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
Monroe
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
RKH
Regional airportRock Hill - York County Airport
Rock Hill · KUZA
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
KIPJ
Regional airportLincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport
Lincolnton
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,700 ft
Arriving Highlands
Airports in Highlands
K1A5
Regional airportMacon County Airport
Franklin
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
K24A
Regional airportJackson County Airport
Sylva
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,210 ft
When you land
Things to do in Highlands
Highlands sits on a plateau more than 4,000 feet up in the southern Blue Ridge, and together with neighboring Cashiers it has been a summer retreat for families from Atlanta, Charleston and the Deep South for well over a century. The area is known for its private golf and country clubs, upscale inns, art galleries, designer shops and fine restaurants, as well as for its waterfalls, granite domes and rhododendron forests. The economy revolves around second homes, hospitality, construction and the services that support seasonal residents.
- 01
Main Street Highlands
The town’s walkable main street holds galleries, boutiques, antiques shops and restaurants, along with the Old Edwards Inn and its spa.
- 02
Dry Falls
Along the scenic highway between Highlands and Franklin, a short trail leads behind this 65-foot waterfall, letting visitors walk beneath the curtain of water.
- 03
Whiteside Mountain
A loop trail climbs to the top of this towering granite mountain between Highlands and Cashiers, with cliffs that drop hundreds of feet and wide views over the forests below.
- 04
Whitewater Falls
Near the South Carolina line, Upper Whitewater Falls drops more than 400 feet, and an overlook a short walk from the parking area offers a dramatic view.
- 05
Highlands Biological Station
The station’s nature center and Highlands Botanical Garden introduce visitors to the remarkable plant and animal diversity of the southern Appalachians, with trails around a quiet lake.
- 06
Cashiers and Lake Glenville
The village of Cashiers offers shops, restaurants and historic sites, and nearby Lake Glenville, one of the highest lakes in the eastern U.S., is ideal for boating.
Questions
Charlotte to Highlands flights
How long is a private flight from Charlotte to Highlands?
About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 140 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Charlotte to Highlands use?
You can depart from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA), or Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH) and arrive at Macon County Airport (K1A5) or Jackson County Airport (K24A). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Charlotte to Highlands cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Charlotte and Highlands?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Highlands back to Charlotte are priced the same way.
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