How much does a discovery flight cost in Washington?

Across the 9 Washington flight schools that publish a discovery flight price, the median is $200. Published prices run from $120 to $500. 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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Published prices, sourced · Updated September 16, 2026

What a discovery flight costs in Washington

Name: Discovery flight prices at Washington flight schools
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A discovery flight costs a median of $200 at the 9 Washington flight schools that publish a price, and published prices run $120 to $500.

Each price below is the school's own figure, with its source, the date it was checked, and a number to call.

Median price: $200
Schools: 9
Range: $120 to $500

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Washington 9

Mission Aviation Training Academy · Arlington
One hour. The schedule prints this price once, in the non-mission column.
Checked September 14, 2026Source Call 360-435-8179
$300
Avian Flight Center · Bremerton
About 30 minutes of flight and an hour of ground. About an hour of flight is $330.
Checked September 16, 2026Source Call 360-674-2111
$200
Cascade Aviation · Burlington
One hour.
Checked September 14, 2026Source Call 360-707-2838
$250
All Sports Aviation · Deer Park
30 to 45 minutes.
Checked September 14, 2026Source Call (208) 627-6937
$195
Regal Air · Everett (Paine Field)
Plus tax.
Checked September 14, 2026Source Call (425) 353-9123
$295
Cascade Air · Kelso
An hour in a Cessna 150 or 152, plus tax. $230 in a Cessna 172.
Checked September 16, 2026Source Call 360-232-8936
$180
Bergstrom Aircraft · Pasco
30 minutes in the air with 30 minutes of ground instruction. 60 minutes is $210.
Checked September 14, 2026Source Call (509) 547-6271
$120
Northwest Flight Service · Spokane
A Cirrus intro flight, a 15-minute simulator session, a facility tour and an hour's consultation, for up to three people.
Checked September 16, 2026Source Call (509) 458-2359
$500
47 North Aviation · Wenatchee
In a Cessna 152. $220 in a Piper Cherokee 140.
Checked September 14, 2026Source
$180

Common questions about discovery flights in Washington

How much does a discovery flight cost in Washington?: Across the 9 Washington flight schools that publish a discovery flight price, the median is $200. Published prices run from $120 to $500. 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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