Charleston, South Carolina

Private charter · K1A5 → CHS

Highlands to Charleston

252 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Highlands to Charleston, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Macon County Airport in Highlands to Charleston International Airport in Charleston, 252 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
252 mi
Flight
1 hr 25 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
K1A5HighlandsCHSCharleston
K1A5 → CHS252 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Highlands

Airports in Highlands

  • K1A5

    Regional airport

    Macon County Airport

    Franklin

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • K24A

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Sylva

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    3,210 ft

Arriving Charleston

Airports in Charleston

  • CHS

    Major airport

    Charleston International Airport

    Charleston · KCHS

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    9,001 ft

  • KJZI

    Regional airport

    Charleston Executive Airport

    Johns Island

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    5,350 ft

  • KLRO

    Regional airport

    Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Faison Field

    Mount Pleasant

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    3,700 ft

  • KMKS

    Regional airport

    Berkeley County Airport

    Moncks Corner

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KDYB

    Regional airport

    Summerville Airport

    Summerville

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Charleston

Charleston was founded in 1670, and its peninsula of church steeples, cobblestone streets, pastel row houses and walled gardens is one of the best-preserved historic cities in the country. That beauty has made it a top destination for weddings, food lovers and leisure travelers, but Charleston also has a fast-growing economy: Boeing assembles 787 Dreamliners in North Charleston, the Port of Charleston is one of the busiest on the East Coast, and the Medical University of South Carolina, the College of Charleston and a growing technology sector bring a steady stream of business visitors.

  1. 01

    Fort Sumter National Monument

    Reached by ferry from downtown or Patriots Point, the island fort where the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861 offers a museum and sweeping harbor views.

  2. 02

    The Battery and Rainbow Row

    At the tip of the peninsula, a seawall promenade looks over the harbor beside grand antebellum homes, a short walk from the brightly painted Georgian houses of Rainbow Row.

  3. 03

    Middleton Place

    Along the Ashley River, America’s oldest landscaped gardens surround the ruins of a plantation house, with a house museum, stableyards and exhibits on the lives of the enslaved people who lived there.

  4. 04

    Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

    Founded in the 1670s by the Drayton family, Magnolia is known for its romantic gardens of camellias and azaleas, along with a swamp garden, boat tours and history programs.

  5. 05

    Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum

    In Mount Pleasant, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown anchors a museum with a destroyer, aircraft and exhibits, plus views of the harbor and the Ravenel Bridge.

  6. 06

    Charleston City Market

    Stretching four blocks downtown, the historic market is home to vendors selling sweetgrass baskets, crafts and local foods, with a night market on weekends in warmer months.

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Questions

Highlands to Charleston flights

How long is a private flight from Highlands to Charleston?

About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 252 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Highlands to Charleston use?

You can depart from Macon County Airport (K1A5) or Jackson County Airport (K24A) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS), Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI), or Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Faison Field (KLRO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Highlands to Charleston 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 Highlands and Charleston?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Charleston back to Highlands are priced the same way.

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