Commercial planes cost tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars. The most popular commercial planes from Boeing range from $89.1 million to $112.6 million. Comparatively, the most common commercial airplanes from Airbus range from $89.6 million to $114.9 million.

Is it expensive to own a plane?

The Bottom Line. Many costs factor into the economics of small aircraft ownership. On average, a $75,000 financed Cessna winds up costing $200 per hour, if flown 100 hours per year, with $80 going toward fuel, oil and maintenance. Similar aircraft may be rented for about $125 per hour.

How expensive is a small plane?

Purchase Costs: Factory-New Small Planes

These are single-seat, single-engine planes that are ideal for personal recreation. An ultralight aircraft can usually be purchased new for an average range of $8000 to $15,000. Single-engine planes will typically cost between $15,000 and $100,000.