1 On average, for a full flight program, be prepared to pay upwards of $35,000 to as much as $55,000 for aviation school.2  This is the price range for a complete flight program that will allow you to fly a commercial rated aircraft and receive the necessary ratings. The aircraft rental rate at some schools range from $95 to $249 per hour, depending on the type of aircraft and horsepower. 2  If the instruction is held in an aircraft that does not belong to the aviation school’s fleet, a charge will be imposed.