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Highlands, North Carolina

Private charter · EGE → K1A5

Vail to Highlands

1,321 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Vail to Highlands, door to door faster.

Trade about 28 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Eagle County Regional Airport in Vail to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 1,321 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
1,321 mi
Flight
—
Driving
28 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
EGEVailK1A5Highlands
EGE → K1A51,321 miles direct

Departing Vail

Airports in Vail

  • EGE

    Commercial airport

    Eagle County Regional Airport

    Eagle · KEGE

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • LXV

    Regional airport

    Lake County Airport

    Leadville · KLXV

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    6,400 ft

  • K20V

    Regional airport

    McElroy Airfield

    Kremmling

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,540 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

Vail to Highlands flights

How long is a private flight from Vail to Highlands?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,321 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 28 hours.

Which airports do flights from Vail to Highlands use?

You can depart from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), Lake County Airport (LXV), or McElroy Airfield (K20V) 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 Vail 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 Vail and Highlands?

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

Return flight

Highlands to Vail

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