What a discovery flight costs in Maryland
A discovery flight costs a median of $191 at the 8 Maryland flight schools that publish a price, and published prices run $129 to $295.Each price below is the school's own figure, with its source, the date it was checked, and a number to call.
- Median price
- $191
- Schools
- 8
- Range
- $129 to $295
Updated November 3, 2026
Maryland 8
Ready 9 Aviation Academy · California
45 minutes in a Cessna 140. $499 in a Cessna 185 on floats.
$249
Harford Air Services · Churchville
$139
1World Aero · Fort Meade
For one prospective student, after completing the school's intake questionnaire.
$295
GT Aviation · Fort Washington
$200
Advanced Aviation Group · Frederick
In an airplane. $250 in an R22 helicopter and $300 in an R44.
$200
Bravo Flight Training · Frederick
Thirty minutes on the ground and thirty minutes in the air with an instructor.
$182
Pilot In Training Flight Academy · Gaithersburg
30 minutes of briefing and 30 minutes in the airplane. One per person.
$145
$129
Common questions about discovery flights in Maryland
How much does a discovery flight cost in Maryland?
Across the 8 Maryland flight schools that publish a discovery flight price, the median is $191. Published prices run from $129 to $295. 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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PilotBound, "Discovery flight prices in Maryland": median $191 across 8 Maryland flight schools that publish a discovery flight price (range $129 to $295), each from the school's own site, updated November 3, 2026. https://pilotbound.app/discovery-flights/maryland
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Beyond the first flight: what training costs at Maryland flight schools, or discovery flight prices in every state.
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