Charlottesville, Virginia

Private charter · K1A5 → CHO

Highlands to Charlottesville

341 miles, about 2 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Highlands to Charlottesville, door to door faster.

Trade about 7½ hours on the road for about 2 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Macon County Airport in Highlands to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville, 341 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
341 mi
Flight
2 hr
Driving
7½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
K1A5HighlandsCHOCharlottesville
K1A5 → CHO341 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 5 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 Charlottesville

Airports in Charlottesville

  • CHO

    Commercial airport

    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

    Charlottesville · KCHO

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,801 ft

  • SHD

    Commercial airport

    Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    Weyers Cave · KSHD

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • LOW

    Regional airport

    Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field

    Louisa · KLKU

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,300 ft

  • KOMH

    Regional airport

    Orange County Airport

    Orange

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 ft

When you land

Things to do in Charlottesville

Charlottesville is the home of the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson, whose Academical Village and nearby Monticello together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university and UVA Health are the region’s largest employers, joined by defense and intelligence agencies, biotechnology and a growing number of startups. The countryside around the city is horse and wine country, dotted with historic estates, and James Madison’s Montpelier and James Monroe’s Highland are close by.

  1. 01

    Monticello

    Thomas Jefferson’s hilltop home and plantation offers guided house tours, gardens and exhibitions that examine both his ideas and the lives of the people he enslaved.

  2. 02

    University of Virginia Academical Village

    Jefferson’s original university design surrounds the Lawn, a terraced green anchored by the domed Rotunda, with pavilions and student rooms still in use today.

  3. 03

    Downtown Mall

    One of the longest pedestrian malls in the country, this brick-paved street is lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and the historic Paramount Theater.

  4. 04

    Monticello Wine Trail

    Dozens of wineries surround Charlottesville, many with views of the Blue Ridge, and the region is known for Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux-style blends.

  5. 05

    Shenandoah National Park

    About 30 minutes west, Skyline Drive follows the crest of the Blue Ridge, with overlooks, waterfalls and trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail.

  6. 06

    James Madison’s Montpelier

    In Orange County, the restored home of the fourth president offers house tours, archaeology and exhibits on the Constitution and on the enslaved community that lived there.

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Questions

Highlands to Charlottesville flights

How long is a private flight from Highlands to Charlottesville?

About 2 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 341 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Highlands to Charlottesville use?

You can depart from Macon County Airport (K1A5) or Jackson County Airport (K24A) and arrive at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD), or Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field (LOW). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Highlands to Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?

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

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