Top 15 Oahu Helicopter Tours

1.Oahu: Magnum PI Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $420Our pick

Fly around Oahu in a four-passenger, doors-off Hughes 500 helicopter with live commentary from pilots such as Herb and Travis. In about 50 minutes, you may see Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, Kaneohe Bay, Sacred Falls, Jurassic Park Valley, and Hanauma Bay. Bring warm clothing and plan your seat carefully.

“Absolutely fantastic tour. Would recommend to EVERYONE! Beautiful views and fabulous pilot! She gave so much information on the trip!!”

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2.Honolulu: Oahu 60min Helicopter Tour with Doors Off/On

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 410 reviews · 1 hour · from $540

Fly around Oahu from Honolulu with live commentary from pilots such as Sarah, Conor, Jojo, and Joshua. Choose doors on or off, then see Diamond Head, Kaneohe Bay, Sacred Falls, Banzai Pipeline, Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor, and the USS Arizona Memorial from the air.

“Julian was an excellent and knowledgeable pilot. This was our third time flying with rainbow helicopters, and this was the best experience of the three. Thank you, Julian and supporting crew. My mom needed extra assistance with boarding, and all staff made her feel welcome, safe, and important.”

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3.Oahu: Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 45 min · from $490

Fly around Oahu with an English-speaking pilot-guide, choosing a shared or private flight and doors on or off. The 45-minute route covers Waikiki, Diamond Head, Lanikai, Sacred Falls, Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor, and the USS Arizona Memorial. Pilots such as Michael, Nikki, and Cat are known for clear commentary.

“doors off is definitely the way to go alittle winder but much more exciting, but over all is a must do when coming to ohua!”

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4.Private Oʻahu Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $415

Fly privately over Oʻahu for about an hour with two or three people from your own group. Expect doors-off viewing, live commentary, and sweeping sights including Waikīkī, Diamond Head, Makapuʻu, Pearl Harbor, Kualoa’s Chinaman’s Hat, and North Shore surf beaches. Pilots such as Mike, Jake, Lorenzo, and Hunter are noted for clear narration.

“Enjoyed the pilot’s (Lorenzo) commentary on the flight. The scenery was so beautiful. Glad we went on the flight.”

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5.Oahu: Path to Pali 30-Minute Doors On or Off Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 30 min · from $440

Fly over Oahu’s south and east coasts with live English commentary, choosing a shared or private flight and doors on or off. You’ll see Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Makapuʻu Point, Mt. Olomana, the Nuʻuanu Pali cliffs, and Pearl Harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial.

“Hola todo me encantó, valió totalmente la pena súper recomendado. La atención del personal es excelente y el servicio es maravilloso. Muchas gracias.”

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6.Private 60 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $509

Fly privately over Oahu for a full hour with a pilot such as Stefan or Scott pointing out Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, waterfalls, and mountain valleys. The tour starts and ends at HNL, includes a phone lanyard, and may offer a doors-off flight option.

“Had an unbelievable trip with my wife and our pilot/guide Scott. If you can only do one trip, it has to be this . We had an amazing time with the doors off experience!!! Would 100% urged everyone to do this !! Wow…. Just wow!”

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7.Blue Skies of Oahu Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $438

Fly over nearly all of Oahu in a small Eco-Star helicopter with pilot-guides such as Markus, Alex, or Benjamin. Expect Bose headsets, two-way conversation, first-class seats, and views of Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Kāneʻohe Bay, the North Shore, and a remote 1,100-foot waterfall.

“Very good tour, Alex our Pilot did a great job of making it a smooth ride even for some first time helicopter riders. Left on time, lasted about an hour and arrived back on time”

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8.60 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $449

Fly for about an hour from Honolulu Airport with a maximum of three passengers. You’ll see Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, the North Shore, and Oahu’s major landmarks from above. Pilots Stefan and Jim provide calm, useful commentary, with a cell phone lanyard included.

“That is the best experience for the Hawaii trip. Trust me go for it . The pilot Stefan is very nice .”

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9.Complete Island Oahu Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $522

Fly with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters for about 65 minutes over Oahu’s major sights and hard-to-reach valleys. A State of Hawaiʻi certified pilot guide narrates the route, with Bose noise-canceling headsets, two-way microphones, and room for six passengers.

“Pilot was talkative and told us all about interesting locations and landmarks. This is a must-do because the scenery is amazing and easy way to see whole island. We loved it. Very safe and very fun.”

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10.18 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 18 minutes (approx.) · from $239Best value

Take an 18-minute shared helicopter flight from Honolulu International Airport with room for up to three passengers. You’ll fly over Waikiki, Diamond Head, Honolulu Harbor, and downtown with an English-speaking pilot. Doors-off flying is available at no extra charge.

“Amazing experience overo Waikiki and Diamond Head, conpletelely recommend Valery and Stephan, for this trip. Thanks a lot.”

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11.Oahu: Waikiki 20-Minute Doors On / Doors Off Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 20 min · from $405

Fly with live English commentary over Honolulu Harbor, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, and Pearl Harbor. Choose doors on or off, though an open-door seat is not guaranteed. Pilot Lucian has been praised for clear, passionate guiding and helpful photo advice.

“Doors off View was EXCELLENT. Video, not so good.”

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12.30 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $319

Fly for about 30 minutes from Honolulu International Airport with up to three passengers. Your pilot points out Waikiki, Diamond Head, Punchbowl, H-3, and more. Ask about the doors-off option, bring your phone lanyard, and expect a close-up view of Oahu that roads cannot provide.

“This helicopter tour with Honolulu Heli was absolutely incredible! From takeoff to landing, everything felt smooth, safe, and exciting. Our pilot Scott was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience enjoyable for both adults and kids. The views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the coastline were breathtaking. The photos they took turned out great and were delivered promptly. It was a highlight of our Hawaii trip and we’ll be recommending this to all our friends visiting Oahu. Don’t miss this amazing adventure!”

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13.30 Minutes PRIVATE Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $359

Fly privately from Honolulu International Airport for 30 minutes with your own group, pilot, aviation headset, and phone lanyard. The route includes Waikiki, Diamond Head, Honolulu Harbor, Punchbowl, Moanalua Gardens, H3, and Aloha Stadium. Pilot Stefan has been praised for a safe, polished flight.

“100% do it you will regret it if you don’t. You can see the whole island and it’s nice views of what it has to offer.”

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14.Oahu: Big Island Volcano Adventure & Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 23 reviews · from $843

Fly from Honolulu to Hilo, then tour Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Nāhuku Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and ʻAkaka Falls by mini coach. Guide Dexter adds local stories. You can also take a 45-minute Blue Hawaiian helicopter flight over volcanic craters, lava fields, and waterfalls.

“A fantastic trip from start to finish. Dexter, our guide was very informative and provided loads of information about the island, customs and tradition as well as living on Big Island today. We were fortunate to see a volcanic eruption whilst on the trip which made it extra special. As a result of the eruption, traffic in the Volcano National Park was horrendous which meant we didn’t get to see all the sights advertised, however this was completely out of the control of the tour company. Dexter did the best he could in the circumstances. The helicopter trip was a highlight of the tour. Chewy, our pilot was fantastic. We…”

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15.18 Minutes PRIVATE Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $269

Fly privately from Honolulu International Airport for 18 minutes over Waikiki, Diamond Head, Honolulu Harbor, and southern Oahu. Your pilot narrates the sights through an aviation headset, and you can choose a doors-off flight at no extra charge. A Japanese-speaking guide may also be available.

“Then tour is exciting with very friendly pilot. I recommend to everybody who wants to experience new feelings.”

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