Best Los Angeles Helicopter Tours — Our Top 15

1.Hollywood & Beverly Hills Celebrity Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 835 reviews · 20 min · from $199Our pick

Fly from Burbank Airport over Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Universal Studios, Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign. Your pilot provides live English commentary through noise-canceling headphones. The small helicopter carries up to three passengers plus the pilot, making this a close-up, personal way to see Los Angeles from above.

“The pilot was the man! He went above and beyond and showed us a great time. The flight could have been longer tho. 20min went by too fast 😩. Great experience for my so tho”

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2.Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Take a private 15-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach with Anthelion Helicopters. Hear live narration while viewing the Queen Mary, Catalina, Shoreline Village, Belmont Shore Pier, USS Iowa, Vincent Thomas Bridge, and downtown Long Beach. Two to three people share the aircraft.

“It was great . our pilot was funny and personable. It was something i want to do again Super smooth take off. I want to try it at night.”

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3.Los Angeles Night Helicopter Tour: Hollywood & City Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 30 min · from $299

Take a 30-minute night flight from Burbank with Lite Flight Helicopters, limited to three passengers plus the pilot. After sunset, you’ll see the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Downtown LA, Dodger Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, and more from above.

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4.California Coastline & Hollywood Celebrity Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 30 min · from $299

Fly with Lite Flight Helicopters over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, the Hollywood Sign, and the Pacific coast. Your English-speaking pilot points out landmarks from the air. Flights carry up to three passengers plus the pilot, with private and small-group options available.

“Our pilot Kristina was an excellent pilot and guide and pointed out several points of interest and answered even more questions. We had a great time!”

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5.Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $270

Take a private 35-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach over Los Angeles at sunset or after dark. Your pilot provides live commentary as you view downtown skyscrapers, Dodger Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, USC, the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, Griffith Observatory, and the Getty Museum. The flight is limited to your group of two or three.

“Taylor and Eric are dynamic and super funny. They made the flight 10x better than it already was and their humor made everything that much better! These guys are the ones you should request any time you book with this company!.”

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6.Los Angeles: Private 1-Hour Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $620

Take a private helicopter flight from Van Nuys with an English-speaking pilot, passing Malibu Canyon, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Downtown LA, Dodger Stadium, Universal Studios, and the Hollywood Sign. The helicopter holds up to three passengers, so groups of four or more fly back-to-back.

“We had a fantastic time and this was possibly the highlight of our LA stay. Peter is a fantastic pilot and a wonderful host, so it’s his wife. We had a warm welcome, lots of interesting facts and stories during the flight and felt super comfortable and safe. Don’t hesitate and book this stunning flight!”

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7.Experience Helicopter Attractions of Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $649

Take a 45 to 50-minute helicopter flight from Burbank over Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Sign, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dodger Stadium, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Bowl, and celebrity homes. A pilot serves as your guide, with a maximum of three people per helicopter and a private window for every passenger.

“Beautiful views and great staff. Knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the tour. Orbic Air is a great team to do your tour.”

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8.Los Angeles Helicopter Tour & Malibu Mountaintop Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1h 30m · from $649

Take a private 90-minute helicopter flight from Burbank over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Malibu. Land on a Malibu mountaintop for 30 minutes, panoramic Pacific views, photos, and a complimentary champagne toast. Pilots such as Tommy and Ben are known for warm, capable guiding.

“Tycker att foto beställningen kunde varit bättre. Fantastisk pilot (Ben) och underbar guidning.”

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9.Private Helicopter Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, and Long Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach over Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, the ports, Queen Mary, and coastal coves. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset. Flights carry two or three passengers, with pilots such as Aaron, Tyler, Tom, Miles, and Jordan assigned by availability.

“Excellent experience! Awesome time, pilot was very professional and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend. Thanks”

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10.Private Helicopter Tour of Hollywood Sign, Beaches and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $360

Take a private helicopter flight from Long Beach for up to three passengers, with live narration over the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, UCLA, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Capitol Records, and Downtown LA. Headsets, fuel fees, and taxes are included.

“The experience from the moment we walked into the lobby and we greeted, was excellent. Our captain/pilot was Erik very personable, knowledgeable, and a good flyer.”

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11.Hollywood and Beaches 50-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $540

Take a private 50-minute helicopter flight over Los Angeles with Group 3 Helicopter Tours. Pilot Peter has earned praise for calm, clear commentary as you pass the Hollywood Sign, downtown skyscrapers, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, beaches, and Sunset Boulevard. Flights leave Van Nuys, with sunset times available.

“We passed by everything the website said we would. Our pilot Peter was friendly and excellent. I would recommend this experience if you want to get an idea of how huge LA is.”

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12.Hooray for Hollywood 35-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $450

Fly over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Hills with Group 3 Helicopters. Pilot Peter and his team provide sightseeing commentary as you view the Hollywood sign, Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre, Sunset Boulevard, and more. The flight leaves from Van Nuys and returns to the same heliport.

“We took 2 trips to fit everyone in our family and it was definitely the highlight of our trip!!!! Both Peter and Tom were amazing pilots and tour guides who pointed out all the amazing sites of LA and the surrounding area from above. The ride had breathtaking views of the city, Hollywood hills, sign and more that we will never forget!!!! Great experience/ great memory to celebrate my daughter’s college graduation!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!!”

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13.California Coast and Canyons 35-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $450

Fly from Van Nuys Airport on a private 35-minute helicopter tour over Los Angeles. You’ll see Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu, Beverly Hills, the Getty, Hollywood Hills, and the Pacific coast from above. Expect flexible departure times, weight limits, and weather-related changes.

“Everything was amazing. Staff and pilot did an amazing job! I would recommend this to anyone wanting something to do!”

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14.Santa Monica: Hollywood & Beyond Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 30 min · from $499

Take a 30-minute Maverick Helicopters flight from Santa Monica Airport over Venice Beach, Malibu, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, and the Hollywood Sign. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary while a small group of up to seven passengers enjoys sweeping aerial views.

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15.Private Helicopter Ride to Hollywood Sign

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.) · from $319

Fly privately from 10750 Sherman Way in Burbank on a short helicopter tour focused on the Hollywood Sign. Your pilot positions the aircraft for photos and points out sights along the way. The flight is in English, includes bottled water and taxes, and returns to the same meeting point.

“This experience was magical! The staff were great and respectful! would totally recommend! I want to give a big shoutout to the owner Suresh! He was great with his customer service! hope to see them again real soon!!!”

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