The 11 Best Niagara Falls Helicopter Tours

1.Niagara Falls Canada Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 842 reviews · 12 minutes (approx.) · from $153Our pick

Board a seven-passenger Airbus H130 at the Niagara Falls heliport for a short but striking flight over the American, Bridal Veil, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Your headset supplies recorded commentary as you pass the Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge, hydroelectric plants, Queen Victoria Park, and Skylon Tower. Bring a camera and expect a small-group flight with no hotel pickup.

“Very nice, didnt have to wait long (we did get there earlier in the morning) flight was beautiful and the staff were suoer friendly.”

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2.Niagara Falls Grand Helicopter Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 610 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $221

Fly from Niagara District Airport over the American, Bridal Veil, and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Your pilot circles key viewpoints so passengers on both sides can see well. The route also includes Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country, Brock’s Monument, the hydro station, and the Niagara River. Flights carry up to six people.

“The men running the helicopter tour are fantastic!! The airport was easy to find. The trip over the falls had views you could not get any other way! Loved the whole experience!!”

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3.Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat, Behind Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $352Top rated

See Niagara Falls from every angle on a five to six-hour small-group tour. Ride a helicopter over all three falls, cruise into Horseshoe Falls, walk behind the cascade, and eat at Skylon Tower. Hotel pickup, a guide, skip-the-line access, and winter replacement options are included.

“Had a great day with Manish from SeeSight tours, Booked the tour back in the Uk with Viator for a complete package tour of Niiagara Falls, inc Helicopter, behind the falls tour, boat ride and sky tower with a meal. Mannish picked us up from our hotel at 9.00am took us to helicopter first, this was fabulous and he came and recorded some footage for us, every where we went Manish took care of us, no waiting in queue’s it felt like being a VIP for the day. Meal in the sky tower was great, it’s a buffet meal and there was plenty for us to choose from and I…”

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4.Niagara Falls Breathtaking Aerial Tour on Plane with iflyTOTO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 118 reviews · 24 minutes (approx.) · from $89Best value

Fly from Niagara District Airport to see Horseshoe Falls, the Niagara River, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Welland Canal from about 2,500 feet. This private fixed-wing flight lasts about 20 to 24 minutes, includes photos and free parking, and is led by pilots such as Luke, Mo, Aaron, Ashley, and Dennis. Budget extra for the CA$33 fuel and passenger surcharge.

“Loved everything about it just be prepared to pay for fuel and fees once you get there I was not aware of this”

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5.Niagara Falls USA Premium Tour: Helicopter & Maid of the Mist

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $299

Start with Cave of the Winds and the Maid of the Mist, then rise above Niagara Falls by helicopter. Guides such as Jimmy, Saied, Mark, and Erik lead small groups of up to seven from downtown Niagara Falls, New York. The $299 price includes pickup, a Mercedes van, attraction tickets, and the helicopter ride.

“Jimmy was a fantastic host! Great sense of humor and good stories. Kind and patient- suggest this tour to knock out a lot in one day!”

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6.Niagara Falls Canada: Helicopter + Boat + Lunch & more US Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $299

Cross from Niagara Falls, New York, into Canada for a full day of views and attractions. You’ll fly by helicopter, ride Voyage to the Falls, visit Journey Behind the Falls, enjoy lunch and maple tastings, and travel with a live guide such as Ross, Shelly, Kat, or Dan.

“The best tour guide ever! He is very knowledgeable and funny. We went on the Niagara Falls tour and in Canada side.”

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7.Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours over Niagara Falls 2025

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 minute to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Take off from Niagara Falls International Airport with Rainbow Air for an aerial look at the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Bridge, and Canadian side. The private flight is designed to give every passenger a clear view. Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes, with the actual flight time not specified.

“The staff was very helpful and friendly---The pilot was really cool as well. He showed me what to look at on the gauges before take off. Never seen anything like that. The ride was smooth and the view was just what I wanted to see. Amazing!!”

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8.Private Tour: Romantic Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $374

Meet your pilot at Niagara District Airport for a private 20-minute Standard or 25-minute Deluxe helicopter flight. The Deluxe option adds sparkling wine and sweeps over Niagara wine country, Lake Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Whirlpool Rapids, and Niagara Falls. You return to the airport after the flight.

“Really enjoyed the trip. Shame there was no commentary on the flight. Also beware as despite giving the taxi driver the correct address of the airport we were taken to another helicopter company.”

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9.Private Tour: Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $299

Meet at National Helicopters in Virgil for a private 20-minute flight over Niagara Falls and the surrounding wine country. Your pilot flies a state-of-the-art helicopter and provides headsets for commentary. You get a private ride for your group, but hotel transfers are not included and narration may vary.

“The ride was smooth and the weather was amazing. Private airport on departure as aswell as amazing views!”

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10.Niagara Falls Small Group Tour w/Helicopter and Maid of the Mist

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $405

This five-hour Niagara Falls tour takes you from downtown hotel pickup to the Observation Tower, Maid of the Mist, Goat Island, Cave of the Winds, and an 8-minute Rainbow Air helicopter flight. Groups are capped at seven, with guides such as Saied, Jimmy, Gary, Dana, Erick, and Touseef praised for clear explanations and helpful timing tips. The helicopter is weather dependent.

“The whole tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Erick, was knowledgeable and such a great guy. The small group was appreciated and skipping lines and avoiding lines and fees for parking were great!”

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11.NF USA – Luxury Helicopter Tour with Maid of the Mist & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $429

This six-hour Niagara Falls tour combines a 12-minute helicopter flight, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, the Observation Tower, and guided stops at Luna Island and Horseshoe Falls. Your guide handles the route for a group of up to six, with a three-course lunch at Steak Stone & Sushi included.

“What wasn’t there to remember?!? My tour guide was awesome, the food was amazing and the helicopter was smooth and epic.”

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