- Posted prices
- 2 on its site Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Phoenix, Arizona
What flight training costs in Phoenix.
20 flight schools across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale and Goodyear. 15 post rates on their own sites (75%); each rate below links to the page it came from.
Rate snapshot
- 172 / PA-28 rental
- $135 to $210
- 5 posted, median $160/hr
- Flight instructor
- $50 to $125
- 8 posted, per hour
- Discovery flight
- $99 to $280
- 10 posted
Compare posted rates
| School | 172 / PA-28 rental | Instructor | Discovery flight | Private pilot, computed (65 hr) | School’s own PPL figure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Flight Training | $135/hr wet/dry not stated | $65/hr | From $99 | $12,025 Computed | $8,900 |
| Fly Glendale | $145/hr wet | $65/hr | From $150 | $12,675 Computed | $11,500 |
| Angel Aviation | $160/hr wet | $70/hr | Not posted | $13,900 Computed | Not posted |
| FLY Goodyear Part 61 and Part 141 | $165/hr wet | $78/hr | From $100 | $14,625 Computed | $12,000 to $13,000 |
| Desert Wings Flight School | $210/hr wet | Not posted | From $280 | Needs both rates | $20,000 |
| AD ASTRA FLIGHTS | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted | Needs both rates | Not posted |
| Arizona Flight Training Center Part 141 | Not posted | Not posted | From $199 | Needs both rates | Not posted |
| Flight Stars LLC | Not posted | $125/hr | Not posted | Needs both rates | Not posted |
| Fly Eagle Sport | Not posted | $50/hr | From $160 | Needs both rates | $14,468 |
| Fly Whiskey Tango | Not posted | $75/hr | Not posted | Needs both rates | $24,070 |
| Legion Air Flight School | Not posted | $72/hr | From $150 | Needs both rates | Not posted |
| Leopard Aviation Flight School | Not posted | Not posted | From $199 | Needs both rates | Not posted |
| Scottsdale Executive Flight Training Part 61 | Not posted | Not posted | From $199 | Needs both rates | Not posted |
| Sierra Charlie Aviation Part 61 | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted | Needs both rates | Not posted |
| UND Aerospace Foundation Flight Training Center | Not posted | Not posted | From $210 | Needs both rates | Not posted |
Sorted by the computed private pilot cost. “Computed” = 65 aircraft hours at the school’s lowest posted 172 or PA-28 rate plus 50 hours of its posted instructor rate; ground school, exams, medical and examiner fees are not included. How it is computed.
Schools with posted rates (15)
- 172 / PA-28 rental
- $160/hr wet Posted
- Instructor
- $70/hr Posted
Checked Oct 20, 2026
- Discovery flight
- From $199 Posted
Checked Oct 20, 2026
- 172 / PA-28 rental
- $135/hr wet/dry not stated Posted
- Instructor
- $65/hr Posted
- Discovery flight
- From $99 Posted
- Private pilot (school’s figure)
- $8,900 Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
- 172 / PA-28 rental
- $210/hr wet Posted
- Discovery flight
- From $280 Posted
- Private pilot (school’s figure)
- $20,000 Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
- Instructor
- $125/hr Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
- Instructor
- $50/hr Posted
- Discovery flight
- From $160 Posted
- Private pilot (school’s figure)
- $14,468 Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
- 172 / PA-28 rental
- $145/hr wet Posted
- Instructor
- $65/hr Posted
- Discovery flight
- From $150 Posted
- Private pilot (school’s figure)
- $11,500 Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
- 172 / PA-28 rental
- $165/hr wet Posted
- Instructor
- $78/hr Posted
- Discovery flight
- From $100 Posted
- Private pilot (school’s figure)
- $12,000 to $13,000 Posted
Checked Oct 20, 2026
- Instructor
- $75/hr Posted
- Private pilot (school’s figure)
- $24,070 Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
- Instructor
- $72/hr Posted
- Discovery flight
- From $150 Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
- Discovery flight
- From $199 Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Flight school · Part 61
Scottsdale Executive Flight Training
8014 E McClain Dr Ste 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Discovery flight
- From $199 Posted
Checked Oct 20, 2026
- Posted prices
- 2 on its site Posted
Checked Oct 20, 2026
- Discovery flight
- From $210 Posted
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Schools that don’t post rates (5)
Listed with the name, address and phone from map listings. Call to ask; if you learn a rate, report it.
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Before you book
Ask whether the aircraft rate is wet (fuel included) or dry, whether block rates are offered, and whether the school trains under Part 61 or Part 141. Wet vs dry rates · Part 61 vs Part 141.