Prices are as published by each school and may exclude fees (for example examiner and knowledge-test fees, housing, equipment or extra hours). Programs end at different ratings and assume different hours, so the prices are not like-for-like. Confirm price and inclusions with the school.
27 programs from 25 schools, all starting from zero time. Sorted by published price, lowest first; 3 with no published price are listed last as "price on request".
| School / program | Location | Ends at | Published price | Hours | Duration | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayman College of Aeronautics Accelerated Professional Pilot Program (US students) | North Perry Airport (KHWO), Pembroke Pines FL | Commercial (no CFI) Private, Instrument, Commercial SE | from $38,963 | not stated | 10-12 months | Ends at Commercial, with no CFI. Tuition only: plus $6,068 mandatory fees; based on FAA minimums; accommodation not included. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Florida Flyers Flight Academy U.S. Airline Pilot Career Program | St. Augustine FL | CFI PPL, IR, Comm SE, Multi-Engine add-on, CFI | $49,950 | 142 flight hrs + 133 ground hrs | 4-6 months full-time (most finish commercial in 6-10 months) | Based on 142 flight hours, below the 250 hours a Commercial certificate needs, so time building is likely extra (the page does not say). | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| GoFly Academy Zero to Hero | Opa-locka (KOPF), Miami FL | CFII PPL, IR, Commercial SE + ME, CFI, CFII | from $68,333.38 | not stated | not stated | Members-only rate based on FAA-minimum hours; overage hours extra. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Hillsboro Aero Academy Airplane Pro Pilot Program (Accelerated pacing) | Hillsboro OR (also Troutdale OR, Redmond OR) | CFI PPL, IR, Commercial SE/ME, CFI | $68,702 | not stated | not stated | Average cost, accelerated pacing, effective 11/1/2026. With CFII and MEI: $82,421. Fuel surcharges and examiner fees vary. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| US Flight Co Fast Track CFI Program | Des Moines (KDSM), IA | CFI Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI | $69,495 | 260 logged hrs (210 aircraft + 50 sim) | 7-9 months | Fixed-cost program per the page. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| M2A Aviation Academy Professional Pilot Track | Wayne Executive Jetport (KGWW), Pikeville NC | CFII Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII | $77,000 | 210 hrs single-engine flight time | 8 months | Six FAA written tests included. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Wayman College of Aeronautics AAS Degree in Aeronautics (Pilot) | North Perry Airport (KHWO), Pembroke Pines FL | CFII A.S. degree + PPL, IR, CPL, CFI, CFII | from $82,864 | not stated | ~2 years | Tuition only: plus $12,531 mandatory fees; based on FAA minimums. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| NFTN Zero-to-Hero Professional Pilot Program (Silver) | Akron-Canton (CAK), OH | CFII Commercial SE through CFI/CFII | $82,900 | ~290 total flight hours | 6 months | Silver tier; knowledge test and checkride fees included. Bronze tier ($59,900) ends at Commercial SE; Gold ($88,900) adds MEI. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| You Fly LA Airline Pilot Career Program | Van Nuys (KVNY), CA | See school Airline-track ratings (see the school's page) | $84,000 | ~260 logged hours | About 9 months full-time | The page says the program covers "every rating"; check it for the exact list. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Florida Flyers Flight Academy Fixed-Price Airline Flight School Program | St. Augustine FL | CFI PPL, IR, Comm SE, Multi-Engine add-on, CFI | $85,900 | unlimited to graduation | 4-6 months full-time (most 6-12 months) | Fixed price: flight time unlimited to graduation; written exam, examiner and FAA medical fees and materials included per the page. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Phoenix East Aviation Professional Program I (from zero incl. PPL) | Daytona Beach FL | CFII IR, Commercial, Multi-Engine add-on, CFI, CFII | about $86,621 | ~130 flight hrs in Program I (after PPL) | not stated | From the school's blog: Program I is $68,835 after the PPL, plus $17,786 for the PPL. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| CFII.com Career Track | Riverside CA (also John Wayne/SNA) | CFII PPL through CFII (6 ratings incl. multi-engine) | $89,000 | 282 hours | 9 months | Optional paid instructing phase adds $15,000. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| US Aviation Academy Accelerated Flight Training (Professional Pilot) | Denton TX (also Fort Worth TX, Minneapolis MN) | CFII CPL ME+SE, CFI, CFII, MEI | as low as $90,000 | not stated | 12 months | The school's "as low as" figure, at FAA-minimum hours (25 hrs multi). Its "typical" column shows $97,000 (40 hrs multi). | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Speedway Flight Training Fast Track to the Flight Deck | Atlanta Speedway Airport, Hampton GA | CFI PPL, Instrument, CPL, CFI | $91,900 | 268 flight hours | 12-18 months | Estimate based on 268 flight hours. Headset, iPad, renter insurance, examiner and written test fees extra. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Acron Aviation Academy Professional Pilot Program (Track 2) | Orlando Sanford Intl, Sanford FL | CFII PPL, IR, Comm SE, CFI, CFII | $93,500 | not stated | 12-15 months | "Starting price" for Track 2 (through CFII). Track 1 (Commercial ME add-on) is $95,000. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Aviation Flight - Associate of Applied Science | Tulsa OK | CFII AAS + Private, Instrument, CSEL, CMEL, CFI, CFII | $100,101 | not stated | 17 months | Total from the Sept 2026 catalog supplement, incl. books, tools and fees; tax not included; hours beyond program minimums extra. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Skyborne Airline Academy FAA Part 141 Program | Vero Beach FL | CFII PPL, IR, Comm SE, Comm ME, CFI, CFII (CFII completion triggers guaranteed CFI interview) | $102,000 | not stated | 13 months | All-inclusive, 2026 pricing. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Sling Pilot Academy Accelerated Airline Pilot Program | Torrance (KTOA), Long Beach (KLGB), Santa Monica (KSMO), San Diego (KSEE) CA | CFII Commercial + CFI, CFII, MEI (per page) | $105,995 | not stated | 12 months full-time | LA-area price includes a location surcharge ($102,995 without). Excludes FAA knowledge test fees, examiner fees and some equipment. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Epic Flight Academy Airline Pilot Program (Professional Pilot Pathway) | New Smyrna Beach FL | CFII PPL, IR, Comm SE, CFI, CFII; then ME/MEI while employed as Epic CFI | $118,466.51 | not stated | ~24 months average to airline (incl. instructing) | ME/MEI come later, while instructing at the school. Page updated Sept 2, 2026. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Blue Line Aviation Career Pilot Program (Fast Track) | Smithfield NC (JNX); Winter Haven FL | CFII Commercial SE/ME, CFI, CFII and/or MEI | $120,000 | ~225 logged flight hours | ~5.5 months (Fast Track) | Fast Track standard base rate. Housing, supplies, medical and some fees extra. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Thrust Flight Zero Time to Airline 2 | Addison, Denison, Conroe, Fort Worth (TX); Mesa/Phoenix (AZ); Newport News (VA) | CFII Commercial SE/ME, CFI, CFII | $120,000 | not stated | 11 to 14 months | $115,000 program fee + $5,000 refundable allowance. ZTA 1 (through Commercial SE/ME) is $101,500. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| United Aviate Academy United Aviate Academy program | Goodyear AZ (Phoenix Goodyear Airport) | CFII PPL, IR, Comm SE, CFI, CFII, Comm ME (MEI optional $11,500) | $123,675 | not stated | not stated | 2027 program costs: tuition $99,000 + fees $24,675. MEI optional ($11,500). Duration not stated on the page. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| ATP Flight School Airline Career Pilot Program | Multiple US locations (nationwide) | CFII Private, Instrument, Commercial SE/ME, CFI, CFII | $123,995 | 282 hrs logged (incl. 53 sim, 25 multi) | 9 months | About $12,000 extra estimated for FAA examiner and knowledge test fees and iPad apps; training-center premium up to $5,000 at some locations. | Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Executive Flight Academy Zero to Hero Program | St. George Regional Airport, St. George UT | CFII Private, Instrument, Commercial SEL, Commercial MEL add-on, CFI, CFII | $125,550 | not stated | not stated | 2026 cost breakdown; costs and hours are the school's estimates. Commercial multi add-on is done at a partner school in Provo. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| AeroGuard Flight Training Center Pilot Pathway | Phoenix AZ; Austin TX | Instructor ratings 7 FAA certificates/ratings (through instructor ratings) | price on request | not stated | not stated | No published total; custom quote only. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| Coast Flight Training Coast Academy | San Marcos TX (other Coast locations: see the school's page) | See school Airline career path (see the school's page) | price on request | not stated | not stated | No current total price published on the program page. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
| LIFT Academy Republic Airways Career Pathway | Not stated on the page we read | See school Career Pathway incl. time building | price on request | not stated | not stated | Tuition is not shown as text on the page. Includes time building; FAA knowledge tests (about $1,050) extra per the page. | Source ↗ · checked Oct 2026 |
Flight schools that sell one package from zero time to a Commercial certificate or instructor ratings, sorted by published price.
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