Highlands, North Carolina

Private charter · INT → K1A5

Winston-Salem to Highlands

190 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Winston-Salem to Highlands, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 190 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
190 mi
Flight
1 hr 5 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
INTWinston-SalemK1A5Highlands
INT → K1A5190 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

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

Departing Winston-Salem

Airports in Winston-Salem

  • INT

    Commercial airport

    Smith Reynolds Airport

    Winston Salem · KINT

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    6,655 ft

  • GSO

    Major airport

    Piedmont Triad International Airport

    Greensboro · KGSO

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    10,001 ft

  • KEXX

    Regional airport

    Davidson County Executive Airport

    Lexington

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 ft

  • KMWK

    Regional airport

    Mount Airy Surry County Airport

    Mount Airy

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

Arriving 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

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

Winston-Salem to Highlands flights

How long is a private flight from Winston-Salem to Highlands?

About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 190 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Winston-Salem to Highlands use?

You can depart from Smith Reynolds Airport (INT), Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), or Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem and Highlands?

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

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Highlands to Winston-Salem

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