Private charter · CHA → K1A5
Chattanooga to Highlands
102 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Chattanooga to Highlands, door to door faster.
Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) in Chattanooga to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 102 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 102 mi
- Flight
- 35 min
- Driving
- 2½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Chattanooga
Airports in Chattanooga
CHA
Commercial airportChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
Chattanooga · KCHA
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,400 ft
KFGU
Regional airportCollegedale Municipal Airport
Apison
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,986 ft
APT
Regional airportMarion County Airport - Brown Field
Jasper · KAPT
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,498 ft
KRZR
Regional airportCleveland Regional Jetport
Cleveland
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,200 ft
K9A5
Regional airportBarwick Lafayette Airport
Lafayette
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,999 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
Chattanooga to Highlands flights
How long is a private flight from Chattanooga to Highlands?
About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 102 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Chattanooga to Highlands use?
You can depart from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), Collegedale Municipal Airport (KFGU), or Marion County Airport - Brown Field (APT) 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga and Highlands?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Highlands back to Chattanooga are priced the same way.
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