Cheapest Flight Schools in the USA

638 schools with published pricing · Sorted by estimated PPL training cost · Page 1 of 78

Estimates assume 70 flight hours and 20 ground hours - a realistic average for Private Pilot Certificate completion. Costs shown are ranges based on published rate windows.

1K1Benton, KS
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 4 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $2,600 – $10,400

40IWaynesville, OH
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 11 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $3,000 – $11,900

CN12Williams, CA
Part 61DPE OnsiteOnsite Maintenance⚠ Fuel Surcharge

✈ 8 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $3,800 – $15,100

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0N0Liberty, MO
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 4 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,100 – $16,200

KBJCBroomfield, CO
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 39 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,100 – $16,400

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E68Maricopa, AZ
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 9 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,200 – $16,800

KSDMSan Diego, CA
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 9 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,200 – $16,600

KSRQSarasota, FL
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 10 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,200 – $16,600

9N1Erwinna, PA
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 5 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,300 – $17,300

PHDHWaialua, HI
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 5 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,300 – $17,300

KCXPCarson City, NV
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 23 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,400 – $17,600

N85Pittstown, NJ
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 3 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,400 – $17,600

KEFKNewport, VT
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 4 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,500 – $18,100

KGPMGrand Prairie, TX
Part 141Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 3 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,500 – $18,000

W24Lynchburg, VA
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 3 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,500 – $18,200

KALOWaterloo, IA
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 2 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,600 – $18,300

KAIDAnderson, IN
Part 61Part 141No Fuel Surcharge

✈ 11 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,700 – $18,700

KENWKenosha, WI
Part 61No Fuel Surcharge

✈ 4 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,700 – $18,800

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KBOIBoise, ID
Part 61Part 141Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 12 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $4,900 – $19,600

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KETBWest Bend, WI
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 3 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $5,000 – $20,100

KSEFSebring, FL
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 2 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $5,000 – $20,100

24CLowell, MI
Part 61No Fuel Surcharge

✈ 1 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $5,200 – $20,800

KHAOHamilton, OH
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 6 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $5,200 – $20,800

KPIEClearwater, FL
Part 61Onsite MaintenanceNo Fuel Surcharge

✈ 1 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $5,200 – $20,700

KBFISeattle, WA
Part 61No Fuel Surcharge

✈ 4 aircraft

Est. PPL cost: $5,400 – $21,500