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Highlands, North Carolina

Private charter · CAK → K1A5

Akron to Highlands

408 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Akron to Highlands, door to door faster.

Trade about 9 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Akron Canton Regional Airport in Akron to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 408 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
408 mi
Flight
—
Driving
9 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
CAKAkronK1A5Highlands
CAK → K1A5408 miles direct

Departing Akron

Airports in Akron

  • CAK

    Commercial airport

    Akron Canton Regional Airport

    Akron · KCAK

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    8,204 ft

  • CLE

    Major airport

    Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

    Cleveland · KCLE

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    9,953 ft

  • AKC

    Commercial airport

    Akron Fulton International Airport

    Akron · KAKR

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,336 ft

  • BJJ

    Regional airport

    Wayne County Airport

    Wooster · KBJJ

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,190 ft

Arriving Highlands

Airports in Highlands

  • K1A5

    Regional airport

    Macon County Airport

    Franklin

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 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

Akron to Highlands flights

How long is a private flight from Akron to Highlands?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 408 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.

Which airports do flights from Akron to Highlands use?

You can depart from Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK), Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), or Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) and arrive at Macon County Airport (K1A5). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Akron 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 Akron and Highlands?

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

Return flight

Highlands to Akron

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