Private charter · MCN → BFT
Macon to Beaufort
177 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Macon to Beaufort, door to door faster.
Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon to Beaufort Executive Airport in Beaufort, 177 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 177 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr
- Driving
- 4 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Macon
Airports in Macon
MCN
Commercial airportMiddle Georgia Regional Airport
Macon · KMCN
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
MAC
Regional airportMacon Downtown Airport
Macon · KMAC
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,694 ft
KPXE
Regional airportPerry Houston County Airport
Perry
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
Arriving Beaufort
Airports in Beaufort
BFT
Regional airportBeaufort Executive Airport
Beaufort · KARW
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,434 ft
HHH
Commercial airportHilton Head Airport
Hilton Head Island · KHXD
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
K3J1
Regional airportRidgeland-Claude Dean Airport
Ridgeland
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,200 ft
When you land
Things to do in Beaufort
Beaufort, founded in 1711, is one of South Carolina’s oldest towns, and its historic district of antebellum homes facing the Beaufort River has served as a backdrop for films including The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides and Forrest Gump. The local economy is closely tied to the military, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Naval Hospital Beaufort nearby, as well as tourism, retirement and real estate. The surrounding Sea Islands are central to Gullah Geechee culture, preserved at places like the Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
- 01
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Along the Beaufort River downtown, the park has swings, gardens, a marina and walkways with views of the swing bridge and the marshes, and is a favorite spot at sunset.
- 02
Beaufort Historic District
Stately antebellum homes with deep porches line the streets of the Point neighborhood and Bay Street, best seen on a walking, carriage or boat tour.
- 03
Hunting Island State Park
East of Beaufort, the park has miles of beach, maritime forest, a fishing pier and a historic lighthouse that visitors can climb for views over the island.
- 04
Penn Center
On St. Helena Island, one of the first schools in the South for formerly enslaved people is now a cultural center preserving Gullah Geechee history and traditions.
- 05
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Sites in Beaufort and on St. Helena Island tell the story of the Reconstruction era, including the Old Beaufort Firehouse visitor center and the Penn Center.
- 06
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
North of Beaufort, the brick walls and columns of an 18th-century church burned twice in war stand in a grove of moss-draped live oaks.
Questions
Macon to Beaufort flights
How long is a private flight from Macon to Beaufort?
About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 177 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.
Which airports do flights from Macon to Beaufort use?
You can depart from Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN), Macon Downtown Airport (MAC), or Perry Houston County Airport (KPXE) and arrive at Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT), Hilton Head Airport (HHH), or Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport (K3J1). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Macon to Beaufort 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 Macon and Beaufort?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Beaufort back to Macon are priced the same way.
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