What a discovery flight costs in Florida
A discovery flight costs a median of $175 at the 43 Florida flight schools that publish a price, and published prices run $99 to $300.Each price below is the school's own figure, with its source, the date it was checked, and a number to call.
- Median price
- $175
- Schools
- 43
- Range
- $99 to $300
Updated November 3, 2026
Florida 43
$100
Orlandi Flight Center · Bartow
30 minutes in a Piper J3 Cub. 30 minutes in a Cessna 172 is $135, and an hour is $225 in the Cub or $265 in the 172.
$115
American Aviation Flight Academy · Brooksville
30 minutes.
$129.99
Sentinel Services Group · Brooksville
About 30 minutes in a Cessna 152, with about 30 minutes of briefing.
$99
Clearwater Aviation · Clearwater
One hour in a Socata TB9 or TB10.
$250
Tampa Bay Aviation · Clearwater
In a Cessna 172. Helicopter introductory flights are $174 in a Robinson R22 and $310 in an R44.
$144
EB Flight Training · Daytona Beach
About 30 minutes in the air.
$249.99
Destin Flight Works · Destin
The introductory flight. The one-hour discovery flight is $199. Each extra passenger is $75.
$149
ATA Flight School · Fort Lauderdale
30 minutes, from North Perry Airport.
$99
$195
TakeFlight Professional Flight Training · Fort Lauderdale
About 30 minutes.
$99
Yoanna Flight School · Fort Myers
The school does not say how long the flight is.
$280
Airlink Flight School · Grant-Valkaria
The school does not say how long the flight is.
$99.99
$129
Holladay Aviation · Jacksonville
About an hour in the air. Up to two observers ride along at no charge, weight permitting.
$249
A-Cent Aviation · Jacksonville & Fernandina Beach
A 30-minute ground lesson and a 30-minute flight. A longer option is $199. An extra passenger is $25.
$99
Aero Global Aviation Academy · Kissimmee
About 30 minutes at the controls with a briefing. An hour-long lesson is $295, and a 90-minute version $494.
$225
Legends Aviation Academy · Lakeland
In a two-seat trainer, 45 to 60 minutes of ground and flight time. $119 in a four-seat.
$99
Aviator Training Center · Lantana
The school does not say how long the flight is. $240 with one passenger along.
$210
$100
Florida Keys Flight Academy · Marathon
The school does not say how long the flight is.
$298
Legacy Aviation · Margate
The school does not say how long the flight is. Video of the flight is $25 extra.
$175
Flying Academy Miami · Miami
60 minutes in a Cessna 152. $359 in a Cessna 172 and $499 in a Piper Seminole.
$289
Orlando Flight School · Orlando
60 minutes in a Cessna 150, for one person up to 190 lbs.
$199.99
$175
$299
$230
Dynasty Aviation · Pembroke Pines
$180
Flight Center International Academy · Pembroke Pines
50 minutes in a Cessna 172. Listed as a sale price, down from $220.
$185
SkyWarrior, Inc. · Pensacola
An hour in total, about 15 minutes of briefing and 45 minutes flying.
$150
Dare to Dream Aviation · Pompano Beach
In a Diamond DA40 NG. $550 in a Cirrus SR20 G7, and more in an SR22.
$300
Harborside Aviation · Punta Gorda
$199
North Florida Flight School · Quincy
$199
Universal Flight Training · Sarasota
About 30 to 40 minutes with an instructor, in one of the school's airplanes.
$299
St Pete Air · St. Petersburg
$149
Treasure Coast Flight Training · Stuart
45 minutes. A friend can come along at no extra charge.
$149
Superior Aviation Gateway · Tampa
In a Cessna 172 or Piper Cherokee. $120 in a Cessna 172RG.
$99
Fly Umatilla LLC · Umatilla
The school does not say how long the flight is.
$99
Sarasota Aero Club · Venice
A 25-minute ground session and 60 minutes of flight time.
$250
Aamro Aviation · West Palm Beach
60 minutes, in a Cessna or a Piper.
$250
Sky Chiefs Aviation · Williston
25 to 30 minutes in the air. Plus tax.
$130
$100
CrossAirOcean · Zephyrhills
A 45-minute flight with a ground session and simulator time.
$110
Common questions about discovery flights in Florida
How much does a discovery flight cost in Florida?
Across the 43 Florida flight schools that publish a discovery flight price, the median is $175. Published prices run from $99 to $300. What the price buys varies: some include thirty minutes in the air, others an hour plus a ground briefing, so compare what each one includes as well as the figure.
What is a discovery flight?
A short first lesson in a training airplane with a flight instructor. You sit in the pilot's seat, and most schools let you take the controls once you are in the air. Schools also call it an intro flight or a demo flight.
Does a discovery flight count toward a pilot certificate?
It can. Time flown with a certificated flight instructor can be logged as dual instruction, which counts toward the private pilot certificate. Ask the school whether the instructor will sign your logbook for the flight.
What should I ask before booking one?
How long you will be in the air, as opposed to the whole visit; which airplane you will fly; whether a ground briefing is included; whether tax is added; any weight limit; and whether a friend or family member can ride along.
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Beyond the first flight: what training costs at Florida flight schools, or discovery flight prices in every state.
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