Synonyms for flight

noun

1. Act of remaining aloft

   flying, soaring, winging, gliding, volitation, hovering, cruising.

2. Travel by air

   aviation, aerial navigation, aeronautics, flying, space flight, air transport, stratospheric travel, space probe, ballooning, hang gliding, sailplaning, trip by air, hop*, hedgehopping*.

3. Flight conceived figuratively

   effort, inspiration, sublime conception; see fancy 2, imagination 1.

4. Act of fleeing

   fleeing, running away, retreating; see escape 1, retreat 1.

5. Stairs

   steps, staircase, ascent; see stairs.

put to flight

take (to) flight