Private charter · CUB → K1A5
Columbia to Highlands
163 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Columbia to Highlands, door to door faster.
Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport in Columbia to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 163 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 163 mi
- Flight
- 55 min
- Driving
- 4 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Columbia
Airports in Columbia
CUB
Commercial airportJim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
Columbia · KCUB
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,011 ft
CAE
Commercial airportColumbia Metropolitan Airport
Columbia · KCAE
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,601 ft
MMT
Commercial airportMc Entire Joint National Guard Base
Eastover · KMMT
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,012 ft
KFDW
Regional airportFairfield County Airport
Winnsboro
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,243 ft
K6J0
Regional airportLexington County Airport
Pelion
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,335 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
Columbia to Highlands flights
How long is a private flight from Columbia to Highlands?
About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 163 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.
Which airports do flights from Columbia to Highlands use?
You can depart from Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), or Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT) 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 Columbia 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 Columbia and Highlands?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Highlands back to Columbia are priced the same way.
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Highlands to Columbia
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