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Highlands, North Carolina

Private charter · AUS → K1A5

Austin to Highlands

897 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

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The trip

Austin to Highlands, door to door faster.

Trade about 19 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 897 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
897 mi
Flight
—
Driving
19 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
AUSAustinK1A5Highlands
AUS → K1A5897 miles direct

Departing Austin

Airports in Austin

  • AUS

    Major airport

    Austin Bergstrom International Airport

    Austin · KAUS

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    12,250 ft

  • KEDC

    Regional airport

    Austin Executive Airport

    Pflugerville

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    6,025 ft

  • KHYI

    Regional airport

    San Marcos Regional Airport

    San Marcos

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,330 ft

  • KGTU

    Regional airport

    Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field

    Georgetown

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 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

Austin to Highlands flights

How long is a private flight from Austin to Highlands?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 897 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 19 hours.

Which airports do flights from Austin to Highlands use?

You can depart from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin Executive Airport (KEDC), or San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI) 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 Austin 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 Austin and Highlands?

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

Return flight

Highlands to Austin

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