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Highlands, North Carolina

Private charter · LBE → K1A5

Ligonier to Highlands

412 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Ligonier 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 Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Ligonier to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 412 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
412 mi
Flight
—
Driving
9 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
LBELigonierK1A5Highlands
LBE → K1A5412 miles direct

Departing Ligonier

Airports in Ligonier

  • LBE

    Commercial airport

    Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

    Latrobe · KLBE

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    8,222 ft

  • JST

    Commercial airport

    John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport

    Johnstown · KJST

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    7,004 ft

  • IDI

    Regional airport

    Indiana County–Jimmy Stewart Airport

    Indiana · KIDI

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,502 ft

  • K2G9

    Regional airport

    Somerset County Airport

    Somerset

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 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

Ligonier to Highlands flights

How long is a private flight from Ligonier to Highlands?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 412 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.

Which airports do flights from Ligonier to Highlands use?

You can depart from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE), John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST), or Indiana County–Jimmy Stewart Airport (IDI) 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 Ligonier 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 Ligonier and Highlands?

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

Return flight

Highlands to Ligonier

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