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The 15 Best Helicopter Rides in the USA

184 flights  ·  from $35 a seat

The Strip, the Canyon, Manhattan, the Hawaiian coast and a glacier out of Anchorage. These 15 American flights are sorted by what you get airborne, with the seat price and the departure point for each.

New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - Lower Manhattan, Wall Street, and Governor’s Island
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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

1.New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

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

From Downtown Manhattan Heliport, you’ll fly over the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Wall Street, Central Park, Times Square, and more. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20, or 30 minute flight with recorded commentary in several languages. Pilots such as Christian, Dave, and Michael have earned warm praise for calm, professional flying.

“We did the Helicopter tour over Manhattan for my daughter’s 13th birthday surprise. Audio recording to point out all the interesting landmarks. Really well run and excellent experience, definitely not to be missed.”

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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour - Check-in, safety, and the small aircraft
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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

2.NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

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

You’ll fly over Manhattan in a small helicopter with large convex windows, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, and live English commentary. Expect views of Central Park, the Hudson River, Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and major skyscrapers. Some departures use New Jersey, so check your meeting point carefully.

“Fast check in and the flight was even earlier so we barely waited. The pilot was nice, smooth flight. Ground crew was very friendly.”

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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner - The Strip, High Roller, and Sphere
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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, with forward-facing seats and wide views of the Strip. Add dinner at Bonefish Grill or Pampas Brazilian Grille, then ride by Mercedes Sprinter to the heliport and back to your hotel.

“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 - Why the sunset upgrade costs more in time, not just money
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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 with Papillon Helicopters. Add a daytime or sunset Hummer tour with guides such as Keith, Taylor, or Jerry for lookout stops and canyon stories.

“awesome trip. got more than 30mins. Great music to accompany the trip! defo recommend”

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Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour with Landing from Las Vegas - Lake Mead and 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 an EC130 helicopter from Las Vegas over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Strip, then land 3,500 feet below the Grand Canyon rim. You get about 30 minutes by the Colorado River, with Champagne, snacks, and time to speak with your pilot.

“This was such an incredible experience. The ride exceeded our expectations. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and fun. The Grand Canyon was absolutely breath taking.”

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Kauai: Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour - Olokele Canyon and Waimea Canyon From Above
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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 over Kauai in a six-seat Eurocopter Eco-Star with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. A pilot-guide narrates views of Waimea Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay, and Mt. Waiʻaleʻale. Flights leave from Lihue Airport, last about 50 minutes, and depend on weather.

“An absolute must do on Kauai! We were a family of six and the helicopter was so comfortable. Robert our pilot was incredible. The views are breathtaking and the ride so smooth. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend the splurge!”

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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona - Starting at Maverick’s South Rim base
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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 45 minutes from the South Rim over Kaibab National Forest, the Colorado River, Painted Desert, Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, and the Dragon Corridor. Maverick uses Airbus EC130 helicopters with wraparound windows, headsets, and pilots such as Forrest, Drew, and Dylan. Bring original 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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Kauai: Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters - Waimea Canyon from above
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Kauai: Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

8.Kauai: Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

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

You’ll spend about an hour in a Hughes 500 with up to three other passengers, flying doors-off above Kauai’s waterfalls, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Mount Waialeale. Pilots such as Kate, Adam, Amy, Max, and Felipe provide narration, while every passenger gets a window seat.

“I’m truly terrified of heights and this was the best experience I’ve had to be able to conquer my fear. It was one the most beautiful views I’ve seen in my entire life! 10/10 experience!”

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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York - Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island
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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

9.The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

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

Take a shared helicopter flight from Lower Manhattan with live pilot commentary and climate control. You may see One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and Brooklyn Bridge. Pilot Frank has earned special praise for his humor and clear narration.

“It was a great experience to view New york through different lens! Great places to visit and a nice history shared by the pilot”

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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour - The Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor
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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour

10.NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Pier 6 with Charm Aviation in a helicopter carrying up to six passengers. Choose 15, 20, or 30 minutes for views of the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan’s skyline, Central Park, Yankee Stadium, and the Palisades. Bring government ID and arrive early for security.

“I cannot rate this company highly enough, they went above and beyond to reschedule us after our airline made us late, the whole staff were professional, friendly, and polite. our pilot (salvator?) was amusing, informative and a great pilot. and the tour was breathtaking as expected. will use them without doubt if im ever back in new york. thank you charm aviation.”

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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour - Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, and the North Rim
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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

11.South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

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

From Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, you’ll fly over Kaibab National Forest, follow the Colorado River, and pass the Painted Desert, Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, and Dragon Corridor. The small-group flight uses an ECO-Star helicopter with wraparound windows and live English commentary.

“The pilot was knowledgeable. The office staff was great to work with.”

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

12.Las Vegas: Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip

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

Take a short night helicopter flight over the Las Vegas Strip with Papillon Helicopters. Expect about 10 minutes in the air, views of the Sphere, Bellagio Fountains, Luxor, and Strat, plus optional hotel transport. Front seats may be available for an extra fee.

“Absolutely amazing flight over the strip .Was amazing to see all of the strip lit up .Had a lovely picture done to .The only thing I would say would be an improvement would be for the pilot to talk a little mid flight .”

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Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip - Taking off above the Strip
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Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip

13.Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip

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

Fly above the Las Vegas Strip from Maverick Helicopters’ terminal at Harry Reid International Airport. Your English-speaking pilot points out sights such as Bellagio, Luxor, and New York-New York. Choose a night flight, a 12-dish food tour, or an extended Red Rock Canyon sunset landing.

“Highly recommended ! The views from above are breathtaking!! The whole organization was very on point as well and the pilot was very kind, skilled and helpful!”

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Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons - The flight begins near Lihue
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Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons

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

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

You’ll fly privately over Kauai for about 75 minutes, with every passenger at a window and no doors to block the view. Expect Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Waiʻaleʻale Crater, with pilots such as Ross, Travis, Taylor, and Aiden providing narration.

“Tour was very well organized and on time. Check in was seamless, ensure safety compliances. As for the helicopter ride, smooth ride, absolutely stunning and breathtaking, best way to see the Napali.coast.”

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Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Night Flight - The route: from the Stratosphere to the bright center of the Strip
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Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Night Flight

15.Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Night Flight

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

Fly above the Las Vegas Strip in a six-seat EC130 helicopter with a pilot providing landmark commentary. The 12-minute night flight passes the Stratosphere, Bellagio, Sphere, Luxor, Venetian, and more. Bring original photo ID, expect assigned seating, and allow about an hour at the terminal.

“It was a great experience and they very friendly staff and I would recommend this to everyone who visits where they have Maverick Helicopter tours !”

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