HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHTS
The flights worth booking.
The 15 helicopter tours travellers rate highest across the United States, from the Grand Canyon and the red rocks of Sedona to the Manhattan skyline, the Napali coast of Kauai and the lava fields of the Big Island. Where to fly, what to book, and which airfield to leave from.
Night helicopter flight over the Las Vegas Strip with 10–12 minutes in the air plus optional Bonefish or Pampas dinner and Mercedes transport.
Most Popular“Great time. Beautiful view of The Strip, but I wish the flight was longer. Much shorter than anticipated.”
50-minute ECO Adventure helicopter tour over Kauai with Bose headsets and narration, featuring Na Pali, Waimea, Waialeale, and Jurassic Park Falls.
“Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The helicopter tour felt safe and comfortable. We got to see a lot of beautiful places at a great angle.”
12–15 minute helicopter tour from Battery Park with live pilot commentary. Fly over NYC landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park.
“Absolutely amazing! The best views of the city. Also very informative. The pilot talked to us about the city and certain land marks as we flew over. So much fun!”
Kauai private doors-off helicopter over Waimea, Na Pali, Hanalei, Jurassic Park Falls, and more. Guaranteed window seats, smooth flight, big views.
“An absolute AMAZING experience. I cannot suggest a tour with this company more. It was the best experience we had during our entire time on Oahu and Kauai. I can’t imagine anyone ever regretting this experience.”
A 12-minute night helicopter over the Las Vegas Strip with pilot narration, small-group comfort, and big landmark views from above.
“Great flight! First flight for my wife in a helicopter and she loved it! Las Vegas at night is really to be seen.”
Small-group Bell 407 helicopter flight over Manhattan with big skyline views, clear audio commentary, and a tight 15-minute route. Plan for a $40 fee.
“The crew was incredibly professional and I got to ride next to the pilot. The pilot was incredibly kind, attentive and made sure we enjoyed our ride over New York. A solid 11/10 for the service and for the time spent up in the air. I can't recommend an attraction more than this one.”
A 12-15 minute shared helicopter over Manhattan’s top landmarks, with live pilot commentary, climate control, and heliport fees included.
“A***** All other Helicopter companies cancelled due to winds,and turned away. These guys kept running no messing straight on FANTASTIC😁😁😁😁😁”
See NYC from a helicopter for 17–20 minutes, with live pilot commentary and included heliport fees, from HeliNY6 East River Piers.
“Our tour got cancelled. Make sure you use a company that is established and runs throughout the year”
Fly from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Rim, land on the canyon floor for a champagne toast, then return by helicopter with optional Strip views.
“Absolutely amazing! Papillon is a class operation and our experience was fantastic. Allie, our pilot, was so friendly and provided a fabulous commentary, excellent helicopter ride, perfect playlist and great champagne toast. The Grand Canyon is a special place and we are thrilled to have landed within it. We would recommend this experience to everyone.”
Small-group Kauai helicopter safari over Na Pali and Waimea Canyon with pilot narration, smooth 55-minute flights, from $309.
“Really amazing to see the magnificent landscapes! The north coast especially cannot see its scale from a hiking point of view!”
A private 30-minute helicopter tour over downtown Nashville, with in-flight commentary and skyline views of Broadway, Music Row, and top landmarks.
“Awesome surprise for a loved one that loves adventures and traveling, the pilot was very considerate, very nice and professional.”
A short, small-group helicopter flight over Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and more, with live pilot commentary and big NYC views.
“The most amazing experience, staff was very nice and friendly. Everything explained and felt at ease. Would defiantly book with these guys again. We previously booked on the Monday for a 18.30 slot but as it was president day they had emailed to say they will stop flying around 16.30 I was able to move…”
Luxury Road to Hana by 6-seat limo-van, black sand beach swim, and a 36-minute Eco-Star helicopter return over Haleakalā.
“Making the “Road to Hana” excursion out by helicopter and back by road is great. Two different perspectives and no tedium off driving the same twice. Our guide Ray was wonderful and very knowledgeable on Hawaiian history and folklore”
45 minutes over West Maui and Molokai: rainforest, waterfalls, and nearly 4,000-foot sea cliffs with narration in a six-seat cabin.
“Sites were beautiful. Pilot did a good job. Helicopter was packed tightly and not conducive to photos. Helicopters of their competitors were more spacious with a smoother ride and better site lines. They were not able to offer a video of the flight. Something wrong with their equipment.”
Coach pickup in Las Vegas plus a helicopter descent to the Grand Canyon West Rim floor, lunch, shuttle stops, and optional Skywalk.
“It was a horrible experience. I paid for lunch for me and my husband. We couldn’t get lunch because everybody was rushing by the time you get lunch your time is up to do the act other activities which we signed up for helicopter right we were so nervous we didn’t get to enjoy the…”
Every view worth leaving the ground for, city by city.
