Top 15 Los Angeles Helicopter Tours

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, the Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios, Griffith Observatory, and studio backlots. Your pilot provides live English commentary through noise-canceling headphones. Flights carry up to three passengers plus the pilot, with private and small-group options available.

“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 live commentary over the Queen Mary, waterfront, Belmont Shore, USS Iowa, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Shoreline Village, and downtown. Flights carry two or three passengers, use headsets, and return to 3213 Airflite Way. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

“Very exiting and good and comfortable journeys. We like it a lots. We enjoyed a lots. It was first time. We may come again a friend.”

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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 Downtown LA, Hollywood, the Hollywood Sign, Dodger Stadium, Griffith Observatory, LA Live, and Crypto.com Arena from above. Bring photo ID and allow time for weather or schedule changes.

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4.California Coastline & Hollywood Celebrity Helicopter Tour

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

Take a 30-minute helicopter flight over Los Angeles with an English-speaking pilot-guide. You may see the Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios, Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, the Getty Center, and Pacific Palisades. Flights carry up to three passengers plus the pilot, with private or small-group options available.

“Lovely experience, friendly reception, and great informative polite pilot, I highly recommend these guys for everyone”

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

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

Fly privately over Los Angeles for about 35 minutes from Long Beach. Your pilot provides live commentary as you see downtown skyscrapers, Dodger Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, USC, the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, the Getty Museum, and Griffith Observatory at sunset or after dark.

“This was such an amazing experience for myself and my girlfriend. Our pilot, Uda, was super cool and awesome as well. We got to see all of the significant LA buildings and landmarks and the sunset was beautiful. Having been in a helicopter tour before, this was certainly a superior experience and we will return every time we are in LA. Thank you!”

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6.Private 1-Hour Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Van Nuys with a professional pilot, including Peter, on a private helicopter tour over Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Downtown LA, and the Hollywood Sign. Headsets let you follow the commentary, and the small cabin holds up to three passengers plus the pilot. Bring ID and closed-toe shoes.

“Top survol de LA et de ses environs. Notre pilote professionnel et sérieux nous a permis d’immortaliser paysages et points d’intérêts le tout agrémenter de commentaires. Adresse à recommander sans hésitation.”

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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 Los Angeles highlights, including Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Bowl, Dodger Stadium, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. An experienced pilot serves as your guide. Each passenger gets a window, and each helicopter carries no more than three people.

“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 tour from Burbank over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, and Malibu. You get 45 minutes in the air, 30 minutes on a Malibu mountaintop, and a complimentary champagne toast. Pilots such as Tommy and Ben have earned praise for smooth flying and thoughtful guiding.

“We really enjoyed the helicopter flight over LA, the beaches and the mountains of Malibu! Our pilot Tommy went to great efforts and the flight was very comfortable. Highly recommended and an unforgettable memory for my fiancée and me :-)”

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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

Fly with Anthelion Helicopters from Long Beach in a private three-seat helicopter, with live commentary over Redondo and Hermosa beaches, Rancho Palos Verdes, Long Beach Harbor, the Queen Mary, and more. Pilots such as Aaron, Tom, Tyler, Jordan, and Miles have guided past flights. Plan ahead, confirm the route, and allow time for weather changes.

“Highly disappointed they counsel multiple tours I booked because the times were not available and it was council a day after I booked the door the last ride that was the same day they canceled I'm very upset about that basically it was a surprise for my husband for your anniversary and I did not receive any notifications due to those cancellations I was looking forward to that. I wish I would've have a chance to experience that I've never been on a helicopter before.”

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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 45-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach for sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign, Pacific beaches, downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, UCLA, and Capitol Records. Your pilot provides live narration through a headset. The helicopter carries two to three passengers, making this a good choice for couples, families, or a small private group.

“Amazing views of Los Angeles, The Pilot knew everything, very knowledgeable and very interesting. Enjoyed every minute.”

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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 pilot Peter or another Group 3 Helicopters pilot. From Van Nuys, you’ll see the Hollywood sign, downtown skyscrapers, Dodger Stadium, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, the beaches, and Sunset Boulevard. Choose from several flight times, including sunset departures.

“Great experience, had a great time on tour. Would recommend to everyone. Very good pilot and company overall.”

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12.Hooray for Hollywood 35-Minute Helicopter Tour

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

Fly above Hollywood with Group 3 Helicopters for about 35 minutes, taking in the Hollywood sign, Beverly Hills, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, and famous theaters. Pilots Peter and Tom are praised for clear commentary, while Claudia helps with check-in and nervous flyers. The tour starts and ends in Van Nuys and requires a two-passenger minimum.

“I highly recommend this tour to anyone in the area searching for a great experience. The pilot and staff were very informational about the sights that we had visited. I can't want to go back!”

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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 the Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Mountains, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu, Beverly Hills, and more. You will see Los Angeles from a fresh angle, with a pilot handling the flight and views changing quickly below.

“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 off from Santa Monica Airport for a 30-minute helicopter flight over the Pacific coast, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Downtown LA, and major landmarks. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary while you look down on the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Malibu, Dodger Stadium, and more. Flights carry up to seven passengers.

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15.LA Helicopter Tour with Malibu Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $975

Fly over Los Angeles for about 60 minutes, then land at a scenic Malibu helipad for 30 to 45 minutes. You’ll see the Hollywood sign, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, the Getty Center, Beverly Hills, and Sunset Strip. Pilots Peter and Claudia are known for warm, flexible hosting.

“Peter and Claudia are the best. They made adjustments to meet our needs and went out of their way to ensure that our experience was amazing. I definitely plan to do this again!”

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