In Texas, most skydiving projects cost between $150 and $400 per jump, with a typical price near $250. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical skydiving cost
$150 – $400
per jump · typical $250
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Skydiving cost breakdown
- Tandem jump (10,000 ft)$150 – $250typical $200
- Tandem jump (14,000 ft) with video$250 – $350typical $300
- Accelerated freefall (AFF) course$300 – $400typical $350
At a glance
- Typical range$150 – $400
- Unitper jump
- Cities covered91
What Skydiving costs
A tandem skydive includes training, gear, and a certified instructor. The price varies with drop zone reputation, altitude (usually 10,000–14,000 feet), and whether you add photo/video packages. Most first-timers pay around $250 total.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
Why does skydiving cost so much?
Costs cover aircraft fuel, insurance, gear maintenance, and instructor fees. Higher altitudes and video add-ons increase the price.
Are there hidden fees?
Some drop zones charge extra for fuel surcharges, gear rental, or mandatory tips. Always ask for a final price upfront.
How can I save money?
Look for midweek discounts, group rates, or seasonal deals. Some centers offer packages with multiple jumps at a lower per-jump cost.