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The 15 Best Helicopter Tours in the USA

40 tours  ·  from $89 a head

Manhattan, the Strip and the canyon floor, none of which look the same from the ground. These 15 compare flight time, whether the doors come off and what the landing fees add to the advertised price.

New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - The first look at lower Manhattan
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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

1.Manhattan Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,076 reviews · 12 - 30 minutes · from $299Our pick

Fly from Pier 6 with Zip Aviation over lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park, Broadway, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20, or 30 minute flight. Your pilot flies while recorded commentary points out landmarks in several languages, subject to availability.

“A brilliant flight with Christian who made the whole flight really enjoyable. The ground staff were also very professional, courteous and looked after everyone in our party really well. Very efficient and because we arrived early we were able to fly slightly earlier as well. A great start to our New York adventure.”

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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour - Arriving at the helipad and getting ready
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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

2.Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,826 reviews · from $299

You’ll fly over Manhattan in a small helicopter with floor-to-ceiling convex windows, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, and live English commentary. Look for Central Park, the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson River. Pilots such as Olivia and Jimmy have been praised for clear narration and calm service.

“Absolute must do,HeliNY were fantastic,great members of staff,explained everything,made my wife who was nervous feel right at ease.Worth every penny spent,highly recommend”

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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner - What you see during the 10 to 12 minute flight
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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner

3.Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,693 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Fly for 10 to 12 minutes over the Las Vegas Strip in an Airbus AStar AS350B2, passing the Sphere, High Roller, Fremont Street, Bellagio Fountains, Luxor beam, and Allegiant Stadium. Choose the $89 flight alone or add dinner at Bonefish Grill or Pampas Brazilian Grille, with transport from the restaurant to the heliport and back to your hotel.

“Amazing experience All our views were phenomenal 100/100 recommended you won’t be disappointed. The price here is way cheaper elsewhere”

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Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options - Why the Hummer Upgrade Changes the Experience
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Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options

4.Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 30 - 210 minutes · from $289

Fly over the South Rim, Kaibab National Forest, Colorado River, and Dragon Corridor in a helicopter holding up to six people. Add a day or sunset Hummer tour with guides such as Jerry, Gigi, Keith, or Taylor for rim viewpoints, geology, wildlife, and local history. Meet at Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours.

“It was great - a little surprising that the duration was longer than posted with the helicopter +hummer tour combined but that was a welcome surprise because we actually got the full sunset. The helicopter views were breathtaking. And Keith, our guide for the hummer tour was very knowledgeable about the area and its geology - fantastic tour!”

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Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas - Hoover Dam from the air
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Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas

5.Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,535 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $598Top rated

Fly with Maverick Helicopter Tours from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim in an EC130 Eco-Star helicopter. See the Strip, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and its bypass bridge from above, then land 3,500 feet below the rim for Champagne and snacks. Pilots such as Brice, Dana, Ben, and Peyton are praised for calm, clear commentary.

“EPIC! That's how my wife described it and I agree. It was our first time in a helicopter and she was very nervous. However, her anxiety started to diminish the moment we walked inside the building. The facility is immaculate and the staff is beyond friendly. The pilot (my apologies but I can't remember his name, from Alaska and has only been there a few months) was awesome! He made her feel very safe and had such a calming demeanor. Very knowledgeable and answered every question we had. The experience couldn't have been better. EPIC!”

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Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight - First views: Kipu Kai and the Poipu shoreline
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Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight

6.Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,162 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Fly around Kauai for about 65 minutes in a six-seat GA8 Airvan with large bubble windows and noise-canceling headsets. Pilots such as Koa, Marcus, and Kamaka point out waterfalls, canyons, beaches, and island history while you circle the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Hanalei Bay, and Mt. Waialeale.

“Koa, the pilot, was fantastic! He’s very likeable and knowledgeable. It was a terrific tour. Thank you.”

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Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour - The Na Pali Coast from the air
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Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

7.Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,032 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $449

Fly from Lihue over Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, and Mt. Waiʻaleʻale in a six-seat Eco-Star helicopter. You’ll hear the pilot through Bose headsets and two-way microphones. Weather shapes the route, and front-seat placement may cost extra.

“One of our family members experienced motion sickness. I think there should be some warning to your guests so they come prepared. It’s not cheap and if your guest is sick thru out as other passengers were, it doesn’t leave a good experience. The pilot was wonderful and felt badly.”

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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona - The South Rim drops toward the North Rim
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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

8.45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,959 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $394

Depart Tusayan in an Airbus EC130 helicopter with wide front and side windows. In 45 minutes, you’ll cross the Kaibab National Forest, follow the Colorado River, see Marble Canyon and Point Imperial, then return through the Dragon Corridor. Pilot commentary, headsets, and music are included, with seating assigned by weight and balance.

“Colin was excellent at piloting us and very knowledgeable about the Canyon. We had very comfortable seating with headsets and music as well. This is a great way to see the Canyon and both rims.”

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Kauai: Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters - Taking off from Lihue
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Kauai: Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

9.Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,951 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $369

Fly over Kauai in a Hughes 500 helicopter with up to four passengers and no doors to block the view. In about an hour, pilots such as Kate, Adam, Max, Amy, or Felipe may guide you past Waimea Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Mount Waialeale. Bring warm layers and tether your camera.

“Five stars all the way! Stunning views, friendly staff, and an experience we’ll never forget. If you’re in Kauai, this is a must-do.””

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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York - Midtown landmarks in one quick pass
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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

10.The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,842 reviews · 12 to 15 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Take off from 6 East River Piers near Battery Park for a shared helicopter flight over Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Midtown, and Central Park. Your pilot provides live commentary, and pilots such as Frank have earned praise for their humor and clear city stories. Expect assigned seating, security screening, and a $40 per-person heliport fee at check-in.

“Excellent the best excursion in New York unbelievable amazing day amazing stuff see you soon bye bye”

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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour - Midtown from above: Empire State, Chrysler, and Grand Central
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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour

11.Big Apple Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,826 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $274

Take off from Pier 6 with up to five other passengers for an English-language helicopter flight over New York. The route includes the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Lower Manhattan, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, and major bridges. Choose 20 or 30 minutes for Yankee Stadium, Columbia University, and the Palisades.

“Perfect. Pilot Frenk told us a lot information about all the places. Smooth and spectacular experience”

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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour - Following the Colorado River toward the Painted Desert
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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

12.From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,806 reviews · 30 min · from $339

From Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, you fly over Kaibab National Forest and along the South Rim toward Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, the Colorado River, and the Dragon Corridor. The small aircraft carries up to seven people, with wraparound windows, leather seats, noise reduction, and live English commentary. Check the exact flight length before booking, as listings show both 30 and 45 minutes.

“Great tour. Enjoyed the music soundtrack. Pilot was outstanding. Would recommend. For longer tours, maybe offer a bottle water?”

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Las Vegas: Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip - The flight itself: quick, smooth, and packed with views
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Las Vegas: Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip

13.Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,566 reviews · 12 minutes - 1 hour · from $124

Take a short nighttime helicopter flight over the Las Vegas Strip with Papillon Helicopters. From the air, you’ll see the Sphere, Bellagio Fountains, Luxor Pyramid, Eiffel Tower, High Roller, and Strat. The flight lasts about 10 minutes, with optional hotel pickup, multilingual audio, and front-seat upgrades available for an added fee.

“What an experience. Great views and stunning time. Pilot and all staff were lovely we couldn’t have asked for more.”

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Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip - Ten minutes over the Las Vegas Strip
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Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip

14.Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,565 reviews · 10 min · from $99

Fly over the Las Vegas Strip from Maverick Helicopters’ terminal at Harry Reid International Airport. Your English-speaking pilot points out the Bellagio fountains, Luxor, New York-New York, and other landmarks during a 10-minute flight for up to six people. Add a 12-dish food tour, night flight, or Red Rock Canyon sunset landing.

“Such a fun experience. Was super informative to while flying over the strip the audio was little facts about specific spots, really cool. Pilot was fun and polite too”

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Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons - Manawaiopuna Falls, the Jurassic Park waterfall
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Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons

15.Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,510 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $415

Take a 75-minute private doors-off flight from Lihue with Ali’i Kauai Air Tours & Charters. Every passenger gets a window seat as pilots such as Ross, Travis, Taylor, Aiden, Clay, and Stuart guide you over Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls, Olokele Canyon, Hanalei Valley, Wai’ale’ale Crater, and the Na Pali Coast. Bring a warm layer and secure your phone and hair.

“My husband and I just got back from our honeymoon in Hawaii, and we cannot recommend Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters enough! We did the open-door private helicopter tour, and it was absolutely unbelievable — hands down our favorite part of our trip to Kauai. This was actually our third helicopter experience, and it was by far the best one yet. Our pilot was amazing — so knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we felt completely comfortable the entire time. The views were breathtaking from start to finish, and the whole experience was beyond anything we could have imagined. If you’re visiting Kauai, this tour is an absolute must!”

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