Land or Die Unlock Planes Guide: How to Buy New Aircraft

Learn how to unlock planes in Land or Die with Miles, the game's in-game currency. See the cost of every plane and how to earn Miles fast.

Overview: What You Need to Unlock Planes

Unlocking planes in Land or Die is straightforward: you spend Miles, the in-game currency, to buy aircraft from the in-game shop. Miles are earned by completing flights and surviving the journey. Every plane in the game is unlocked this way, and there are no level gates or pilot-rank requirements — if you have enough Miles, you can buy the plane immediately.

There are currently seven planes available in Land or Die. Each has different stats for speed, handling, fuel drain, altitude, and crew capacity. The cheapest plane costs 2,500 Miles, while the most expensive costs 375,000 Miles.

Requirements for Unlocking Planes

Before you can unlock a new plane, you need two things:

Miles — Earned by successfully completing flights. The amount you earn scales with the difficulty and length of the flight.
Access to the Plane Shop — Open the in-game menu and navigate to the planes tab to browse and purchase aircraft.

There are no other prerequisites. You do not need to level up a specific class, complete a story mission, or reach a certain rank. If you can see the plane in the shop and have enough Miles, you can buy it.

How to Unlock Planes in Land or Die

Follow these steps to unlock your next plane:

Complete flights to earn Miles. Every successful landing rewards Miles. Longer flights with more passengers and higher difficulty yield more Miles. If you crash, you lose the Miles from that run.
Open the Plane Shop. From the main lobby or in-game menu, select the planes tab.
Browse the available planes. You'll see each aircraft's stats — speed, handling, fuel drain, altitude limit, quality, and crew capacity — along with its Miles cost.
Select the plane you want to buy. Make sure you have enough Miles. The shop will not let you purchase a plane you can't afford.
Confirm the purchase. Once confirmed, the plane is added to your hangar permanently. You can switch to it before any flight.

That's it. There is no hidden unlock mechanic, no achievement requirement, and no random drop system. You buy planes with Miles, plain and simple.

All Planes and Their Mile Costs

Here is the full list of planes currently available in Land or Die, ranked from cheapest to most expensive:

Plane	Rarity	Cost (Miles)	Crew Capacity	Max Speed	Fuel Drain	Handling	Max Altitude	Quality
BayKing 350	Uncommon	2,500	3	950	2/sec	0.55	15,000	80
Dougie BC-3	Starter	25,000	4	900	1.5/sec	0.45	15,000	60
Boing 767	Rare	40,000	6	1,000	3/sec	0.35	20,000	80
AeroLiner 300	Rare	50,000	6	1,150	3.5/sec	0.45	25,000	100
Citrus B50	Epic	70,000	3	1,200	2.5/sec	0.60	25,000	100
B700 Super Jet	Legendary	100,000	3	1,500	5/sec	0.60	30,000	125
Bon-Corde	Legendary	375,000	4	1,800	7/sec	0.50	40,000	200

Which Plane Should You Buy First?

If you're just starting out, the BayKing 350 is the most efficient early purchase. At only 2,500 Miles, it's affordable after just a few short flights, and it offers better handling (0.55) than the starter Dougie BC-3 while using only slightly more fuel.

For players who want to fly with a full crew, the Boing 767 at 40,000 Miles is the first plane that seats 6 passengers. The AeroLiner 300 is a better long-term investment at 50,000 Miles — it's faster, has a higher altitude limit, and better quality, all for just 10,000 more Miles.

The Bon-Corde is the fastest plane in the game at 1,800 max speed, but its 375,000 Miles price tag means it's a late-game goal, not a first purchase.

How to Earn Miles Fast

Since Miles are the only currency for unlocking planes, earning them efficiently is the key to progression. Based on player experience, these methods work best:

Complete short flights repeatedly. Short flights are lower risk and faster to complete. A steady stream of completed flights will build your Miles balance faster than attempting long flights and crashing halfway through.
Keep passengers calm. If passengers panic, they can cause problems mid-flight. Use the seatbelt sign to keep passengers seated and reduce chaos.
Don't ignore maintenance. Mid-flight malfunctions like autopilot failure, power loss, and oxygen mask issues can end your run. Carry a wrench and fix problems as soon as they appear.
Watch the radar. Collisions with other planes are a common cause of crashes. Keep an eye on the green radar and adjust altitude to avoid incoming aircraft.
Redeem codes. Land or Die codes can give you free Miles. Check our Land or Die codes page for active codes.

Common Mistakes When Unlocking Planes

These mistakes slow down your progress toward unlocking new planes:

Buying the Dougie BC-3 too early. The Dougie BC-3 costs 25,000 Miles but is barely an upgrade over the BayKing 350. It has worse handling (0.45 vs 0.55) and a lower quality score (60 vs 80). Save your Miles for the Boing 767 or AeroLiner 300 instead.
Ignoring fuel management. Planes with higher fuel drain (like the B700 Super Jet at 5/sec) burn through fuel quickly. If you run out of fuel mid-flight, you'll crash and lose the Miles from that run. Plan your flights around your plane's fuel efficiency.
Attempting long flights before you're ready. Longer flights mean more time for things to go wrong — stormy weather, passenger panic, mechanical failures, and other planes. If you're new to the game, stick to shorter routes until you can reliably land.
Not carrying tools. A wrench is required to repair autopilot, power systems, and oxygen masks. Without one, a single malfunction can end your flight. Always grab a wrench before takeoff.

Advanced Tips for Unlocking Planes Faster

Once you understand the basics, these advanced strategies will help you unlock planes more quickly:

Match the plane to the route. Don't fly the Bon-Corde on a short hop — its 7/sec fuel drain means you'll burn through fuel quickly. Use fuel-efficient planes like the BayKing 350 for short flights and save the fast planes for long routes where their speed matters.
Use the supply shop on the wings. During flights, a supply shop appears on the wings of the plane. You can purchase items like fuel or food there, but be careful — opening the door to access the shop can cause issues if the plane is moving. Player reports suggest this is a high-risk action.
Turn on the seatbelt sign early. The seatbelt sign keeps passengers seated and prevents them from wandering around and causing problems. Turn it on at the start of the flight.
Repair before you need to. If you see a sparking component, fix it immediately with your wrench. Waiting until a malfunction triggers a crisis is much harder to recover from.
Coordinate with your crew. If you're playing with friends, assign roles before takeoff — one pilot, one engineer, one passenger manager. The YouTube gameplay footage shows how chaotic a flight becomes when everyone is trying to do everything at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planes are in Land or Die?

There are currently seven planes available in Land or Die.

What currency is used to unlock planes?

Miles are the in-game currency used to buy planes. You earn Miles by completing flights successfully.

Can you unlock planes without spending Miles?

No. Every plane in Land or Die is purchased with Miles. There are no free planes beyond the starter aircraft, and there is no way to earn planes through other means.

What is the cheapest plane in Land or Die?

The BayKing 350 is the cheapest plane at 2,500 Miles. It's an Uncommon aircraft with a crew capacity of 3.

What is the fastest plane in Land or Die?

The Bon-Corde is the fastest plane with a maximum speed of 1,800. It costs 375,000 Miles.

Which plane has the best handling?

Both the Citrus B50 and the B700 Super Jet have the highest handling stat at 0.60.

Is the starter plane free?

The starter plane (the Dougie BC-3) is available at the start of the game, but it costs 25,000 Miles to purchase. Player reports suggest this is the plane you begin with, but the in-game shop lists it at 25,000 Miles.

All Planes in Land or Die — Full stats breakdown for every aircraft
Land or Die Planes Ranked — Best to worst, based on performance
How to Earn Miles in Land or Die — Detailed guide to grinding Miles efficiently
Land or Die Codes — Free Miles from redeemable codes