Air Care Alliance

A nationwide directory of nonprofit groups offering free medical flights. No cost to patients. For more information, visit aircarealliance.org or call 888-260-9707.

Air Charity Network
Coordinates free flights across all 50 U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawaii, for patients and caregivers. For more information, visit aircharitynetwork.org or call 877-621-7177.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation – Travel For Care Program
Supports children with cancer and their families by offering financial assistance for treatment-related travel in the U.S. and Canada. Also provides educational tools, sibling support, and bereavement programs. For more information, visit alexslemonade.org or call 610-649-3034.

American Cancer Society – Hope Lodge
Provides free lodging to cancer patients and caregivers traveling far from home for treatment. Must live more than 40 miles from the treatment center. For more information, visit the website or call 800-227-2345.

American Cancer Society – Road to Recovery
Offers free rides to and from treatment with trained volunteer drivers for cancer patients lacking transportation. For more information, visit the website or call 800-227-2345.

Angel Flight East
Organizes free air travel across the Northeastern U.S. and collaborates with other groups for longer trips. Financial need must be verified. For more information, visit angelflighteast.org or call 215-358-1900.

Angel Flight Northeast
Offers free air transportation for patients and families needing long-distance medical care. Over 108,000 missions completed with 400+ volunteer pilots. For more information, visit angelflightne.org or call 978-794-6868.

Angel Flight West
Free non-emergency flights for adults and children across 13 Western states, provided by volunteer pilots. For more information, visit angelflightwest.org or call 888-426-2643.

Angel Flight, Inc.
Provides free flights primarily in the Central U.S., with coordination support available for other regions. For more information, visit angelflight.com or call 918-749-8992.

Angel Wings for Veterans
Helps veterans and their families access medical care through free flights and transportation. For more information, visit the website or call 888-675-1405.

Children’s Flight of Hope
Provides free commercial air travel for children (under 18) and one caregiver to medical treatment sites in the U.S.. For more information, visit the website or call 919-466-8593.

Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation
Covers travel expenses for families of children under 18 receiving active cancer treatment. Financial need must be demonstrated. For more information, visit cfoh.org or call 563-231-0458.

Corporate Angel Network
Matches cancer patients with empty seats on corporate jets for free travel to treatment. No financial eligibility required. For more information, visit corpangelnetwork.org or call 866-328-1313.

Healthcare Hospitality Network (HHN)
Connects patients with a network of nonprofit hospitality houses providing free or low-cost lodging near hospitals and treatment centers.

For more information, visit hhnetwork.org or call 800-318-8861 or visit

LifeLine Pilots
Provides free flights via volunteer pilots for patients in the Midwest. Serves a 10-state region and partners with other air charities. For more information, visit lifelinepilots.org or call 800-822-7972.

Mercy Medical Angels
Offers free air and ground transportation for medically stable, financially eligible patients. Includes gas cards, bus/train tickets, and airfare. For more information, visit mercymedical.org, email info@mercymedical.org, or call 757-318-9174.

Miracle Flights
Provides free commercial flights for U.S. children under 18 to access distant medical care. Includes travel for service dogs. For more information, visit miracleflights.org or call 800-359-1711.

National Patient Travel Helpline
A service of Mercy Medical Angels that helps connect patients with available transportation options for medical treatment. For more information, visit patienttravel.org or call 800-296-1217.

Patient Airlift Services (PALS) SkyHope
Coordinates free flights for patients, veterans, and families in need of medical care in the Northeastern U.S.. For more information, visit palservices.org or call 631-694-7257.

Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program
Offers free round-trip airline tickets to select nonprofit hospitals and transportation programs for patients needing to travel for treatment. For more information, visit the website.

The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS)
Provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer. Covers travel, lodging, caregiver support, and scholarships. For more information, visit thenccs.org or call 314-241-1600.

TSA Cares
Helpline for travelers with medical needs who require assistance navigating airport security. For more information, visit the website or call 855-787-2227.  

Wings of Hope
Offers medical air transport within 600 miles of St. Louis for patients needing specialized care. Free of charge, including non-ambulatory support. For more information, visit wingsofhope.ngo or call 800-448-9487.