PilotBound estimate · San Diego, CA

What flight training at Learn To Fly San Diego costs

Their published rates: $175/hr aircraft (wet) + $85/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 Source

Rates are wet. The Cessna 172N and Piper Archer II each also come in a Garmin 430W GPS version at $185/hr. Instruction is $85/hr covering flight, ground, and briefings. No enrollment or membership fees.

Estimates use Learn To Fly San Diego's published Cessna 172N and instructor rates (verified July 1, 2026), shown in USD for planning only. Real cost varies by student, weather, and pace. An honest range, not a quote.

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