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Helicopter Tours in the USA: The 15 Best Flights per Dollar

39 tours  ·  from $89

Fifteen minutes over Manhattan, an hour over the canyon, a landing on a Kauai cliff. The 15 below are priced per seat and compared on flight time, window seating and what counts as air time versus ground time.

New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - The 12 to 15 minute route packs in the classics
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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 on a 12 to 30 minute helicopter tour over Manhattan. You will pass the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, Brooklyn Bridge, and more, with pre-recorded commentary in several languages. Check in 45 minutes early, bring photo ID, and remember that window seats are not guaranteed.

“Brilliant. Expensive but worth every penny. It’s something you will remember for ever. My teenage boys loved it.”

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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour - From Central Park to the Hudson River
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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

2.Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

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

Take a 15 to 30-minute helicopter flight over Manhattan, with floor-to-ceiling convex windows, Bose headsets, and live English commentary. You may see Central Park, the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and more. Flights may leave Manhattan or New Jersey, so check your departure point carefully.

“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 - The short flight over the Las Vegas Strip
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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

Take a 10 to 12-minute night flight over Las Vegas in an Airbus AStar AS350B2, passing the Sphere, High Roller, STRAT, Fremont Street, Bellagio, Luxor, and Allegiant Stadium. Choose the flight alone for $89 or add dinner at Bonefish Grill or Pampas Brazilian Grille, with restaurant pickup and hotel return included.

“Everything was very organized and safe! From the app until we got there everything went smooth. The pilot was very experienced.”

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Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options - Adding the Hummer tour for time on the ground
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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 carrying up to six people. Add a day or sunset Hummer tour with guides such as Taylor, Keith, or Jerry for lookout stops, geology, wildlife, and canyon history. The flight takes about 25 minutes, while the full combination lasts up to 210 minutes.

“This company goes above and beyond to make sure you are first educated and safe. Our pilot, Alex, did an amazing job of making us feel comfortable and giving us tons of information about the territory of the Grand Canyon. It was one of the most emotional experiences we’ve ever had and believe it is the only way to see the canyon. We highly recommend Grand Canyon village helicopter tour in Hummer options for your next adventure! Thank you! Lynda & Brian Daring Newark, Delaware”

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Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas - Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam
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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 an air-conditioned EC130 helicopter from Las Vegas over the Strip, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam, then land 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon West Rim. Enjoy 30 minutes beside the Colorado River with Champagne and snacks before returning over the Strip. Pilots such as Brice, Ben, Dana, and Thomas are praised for calm, clear commentary.

“This was an amazing experience! You won’t regret booking this experience! We had an incredible time!”

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Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour - From Nawiliwili and Kapaa to Kauai’s resort coast
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Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

6.Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Lihue in a six-passenger Eurocopter Eco-Star with Bose noise-canceling headsets and two-way pilot communication. The route can include Waimea Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay, and Mount Waialeale. Weather controls the final route, so arrive one hour early and expect assigned seating.

“We booked this for our 6-month anniversary of our wedding (a belated honeymoon) and we had an absolutely incredible time! This was heads down one of the best experiences of our lives. The day was lovely, we saw so many waterfalls. There was a few bumps but the pilot made sure to let us know there was nothing to be worried about. We will be recommending to all our friends!”

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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona - From Kaibab pines to the canyon rim
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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

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

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

Fly for 45 minutes from Tusayan over Kaibab National Forest, the South and North Rims, Colorado River, Painted Desert, and Dragon Corridor. You will ride in an Airbus EC130 with wide viewing windows and pilot commentary. Seating is assigned by weight and balance, and adults must bring original government-issued photo ID.

“Absolutely amazing, bucket-list experience! Drew, our pilot, was awesome--very knowledgeable and safe. We went with our kids and all had a great time!”

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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York - Lower Manhattan from the air
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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

8.The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

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

Take a shared 12 to 15 minute helicopter flight from Lower Manhattan with live pilot commentary. You’ll pass One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Midtown skyscrapers, Central Park, and Brooklyn Bridge. Flights hold up to six people, with seats assigned by weight. Bring photo ID and allow extra time for security and the $40 heliport fee.

“Viator made this so easy and fun! All waivers can be filled out early online so check in goes quickly and smoothly. Staff are all friendly and helpful. One thing to note is that you will need to put hats, scarves, and bags into a locker.”

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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour - From Pier 6 to Lady Liberty
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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour

9.Big Apple Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Pier 6 over the Hudson and around the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan, Central Park, and famous bridges. Choose 15, 20, or 30 minutes, with room for up to six passengers. Pilots such as Eduardo, Raphael, Frank, and Salvator have been praised for calm flying and informative commentary. Bring government-issued photo ID and arrive early.

“It was the most incredible experience of my life, I strongly recommend booking!”

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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour - Crossing the Kaibab Forest before the canyon appears
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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

10.From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

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

From Maverick’s base at Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, you’ll fly above Kaibab National Forest and along the South Rim in an ECO-Star helicopter. Expect wide glass views, assigned seating, English commentary, and sights including the Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, Point Imperial, Marble Canyon, and Dragon Corridor. The listed duration is 30 minutes, while the flight itself runs about 45 minutes.

“Out of this world! 50th wedding anniversary gift❤️ Unforgettable sights Once in a lifetime experience ❤️ Forest our pilot was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Las Vegas: Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip - What the 10-minute flight actually feels like
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Las Vegas: Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip

11.Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip

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

Fly over the Las Vegas Strip at night with Papillon Helicopters on a narrated 10-minute flight. You’ll see the Sphere, Bellagio Fountains, Luxor, Eiffel Tower, High Roller, T-Mobile Arena, and more from a compact helicopter holding up to six people. Hotel pickup is optional, and front-seat upgrades may be available for about $30.

“SUPER AWSOME !!! Thank you for an absolute great trip !!!”

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Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip - Why the night flight is the best match
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Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip

12.Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip

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

Take a 10-minute helicopter flight from Maverick Helicopters’ terminal at Harry Reid International Airport over the illuminated Las Vegas Strip. Your English-speaking pilot points out sights such as Bellagio, Luxor, and New York-New York. Add a 12-dish food tour or an extended Red Rock Canyon sunset landing if you want more than the basic flight.

“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

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

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

Fly privately over Kauai for about 75 minutes with Ali’i Kauai Air Tours & Charters. Every seat is beside a window, and the doors come off for clear views of Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, Olokele Canyon, and Wai’ale’ale Crater. Pilots such as Ross, Taylor, Clay, Aiden, and Stuart provide narration during the flight.

“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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Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Night Flight - What the 12-minute route shows you
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Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Night Flight

14.Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Night Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,487 reviews · 12 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Fly over the Las Vegas Strip at night in an EC130 helicopter, with pilot commentary and views of the Bellagio, Luxor, Sphere, Venetian, and Stratosphere Tower. The flight lasts about 12 minutes, but the full terminal visit takes roughly an hour. Bring original photo ID, and expect seats to be assigned by weight and balance.

“This was our first time flying in a helicopter and it was a great experience. No feelings of sickness or nausea at all!”

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Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour - Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Mojave Desert from the air
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Las Vegas: Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour

15.Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,307 reviews · 4h 30m · from $499

Fly from Boulder City to Grand Canyon West in a six-seat EcoStar helicopter, crossing Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Mojave Desert. Land about 3,200 to 3,500 feet below the rim for champagne, snacks, and photos beside the Colorado River. Pilots such as Jimmy, Brian, and Ethan add lively commentary, while hotel transfers and a sunset upgrade are available.

“Well. What can I say. This was such a fantastic experience. All of my party voted this the highlight of our trip, and we went to the Sphere! Everything about this trip was so seamless and enjoyable. As a UK resident, phonecalls were difficult so we went for email comms and it worked fine. Hotel transportation was as requested. The entire trip was definitely made by Jimmy our pilot. He was friendly, funny and informative. If you can request a pilot, request Jimmy. I won't say too much about the trip itself but it will go down as a "once in a lifetime" experience for me. The landing and snacks…”

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