The newest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is here and one of the most basic questions out there is which planes are available to fly. The good news? You can get a pretty full experience with the Xbox Game Pass version of the title which comes with 20 planes including some turboprops, airliners, and a single jet. The bad news? Getting more planes is super expensive, especially if you haven’t paid $60 for the base game. An extra ten planes are locked behind premium versions of the game which we go over in this Microsoft Flight Simulator planes list.
Note: If you’re on PC and are used to modding, planes in the Deluxe and Premium Edition are encrypted and cannot be improved via mods. On Xbox this is less of a problem, but you’re still probably better off saving your money for quality third party planes.
Base Edition Planes
Turboprop Planes
- Daher TBM 930
- Textron Aviation Beechcraft King Air 350i
- Textron Aviation 208 B Grand Caravan EX
Airliners
- Airbus A320neo
- Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
Jets
- Textron Aviation Cessna Citation CJ4
Propeller Planes
- Aviat Pitts Special S2S
- Cub Crafter X Cub
- Diamond Aircraft DA40NG
- Diamond Aircraft DA62
- Extra 330LT
- Flight Design CTSL
- ICON A5
- JBM Aircraft VL-3
- Robin Cap10
- Robin DR400/100 Cadet
- Textron Aviation Beechcraft Bonanza G36
- Textron Aviation Cessna 152
- Textron Aviation Cessna 172 Skyhawk (G1000)
- Zlin Aviation Savage Cub
Deluxe Edition Planes
These planes come exclusively from the middle of the road Deluxe Edition of the game. Keep in mind that if you’re playing the Xbox Game Pass of Microsoft Flight Simulator, you’ll need to straight up purchase these versions of the game. There’s no reduced cost upgrade having “owned” the Game Pass version.
This version of the game runs for about $90. So you’re paying $30 for five new planes and five new handcrafted airports.
Turboprop Planes
- Textron Aviation Beechcraft Baron G58
Propeller Planes
- Diamond Aircraft DA40-TDI
- Diamond Aircraft DV20
- Textron Aviation Cessna 152 Aerobat
- Textron Aviation Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Premium Edition Planes
These planes come exclusively from the most expensive Premium Deluxe Edition of the game. Keep in mind that if you’re playing the Xbox Game Pass of Microsoft Flight Simulator, you’ll need to straight up purchase this version of the game. There’s no reduced cost upgrade having “owned” the Game Pass version.
This version of the game runs for about $120. So you’re paying $30 more than the Deluxe Edition for five new planes and five new handcrafted airports. In total the base game’s price is doubled for ten new aircraft and ten new airports.
Airliners
- Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Jets
- Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Longitude
Propeller Planes
- Cirrus Aircraft SR22
- Pipistrel Virus SW 121
- Zlin Aviation Shock Ultra
DLC Planes
As of publishing, there’s currently only one additional plane available for purchase in the in-game marketplace.
Propeller Planes
- Carenado CT182T Skylane ($30)
