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15 American Helicopter Flights Worth the Money

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America flies more sightseeing helicopters than anywhere else, and the range is enormous. The 15 below run from a ten-minute Strip hop to a canyon-floor landing with lunch, priced per person.

New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - Governor’s Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty
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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

1.Manhattan Helicopter Tour

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

Take off from Pier 6 at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport for a narrated helicopter flight over New York. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20, or 30 minute route, with views of Lady Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway, and more. Flights use prerecorded commentary in several languages, subject to availability.

“I have been on helicopters before so we did it so our lads could experience it. The recorded description was not in sync with the location of the helicopter, which was poor. The overall flight though and views were the main attraction.”

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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour - The helicopter cabin and the small-group setting
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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

2.Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

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

Fly over Manhattan in a modern helicopter with large convex windows, Bose headsets, and room for up to six people. Your English-speaking pilot points out Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and major skyscrapers. Check your departure point carefully, since some flights leave from New Jersey and Sunday Manhattan departures are unavailable.

“This was such a beautiful view of NYC and an experience you truly can’t get anywhere else. I would highly recommend! The pilot had lots of fun facts and info about NYC for us. My friend and I really enjoyed this helicopter tour and if you’re looking for another way to view the city, this is it!”

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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner - The night route, from the High Roller to the Luxor beam
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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

Fly over the Las Vegas Strip at night in an Airbus AStar AS350B2, passing the Sphere, High Roller, STRAT, Fremont Street, Bellagio, Luxor, and Allegiant Stadium. The 10 to 12 minute flight costs $89, with optional dinner at Bonefish Grill or Pampas Brazilian Grille and Mercedes Sprinter transport afterward.

“It was magical took my girl for her 30th birthday over the strip of las vegas! Before I used viator to set up the whole day with other activities to do this app is my best friend to suprise either my friends, family, or in this case my love. She was scared of helicopter ride at first and then i played the meme *helicopta 🎵🎶 helicopta* and made her laugh and made the trip easy. The place is set up like a ride at Disney land and if you drive there they got a parking lot with enough space to park so dont worry about parking. Minute you walk in…”

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Grand Canyon Village: Helicopter Tour & Hummer Tour Options - Adding the Hummer tour at the rim
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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 in a helicopter carrying up to six people. Add a two-hour Hummer tour with a guide such as Taylor, Keith, or Jerry, stopping at major viewpoints for geology, history, photos, and sunset views.

“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 - The Grand Canyon landing below the rim
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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 beside the Colorado River, with Champagne and snacks under a traditional ramada. Pilot assignments vary, with Brice, Dana, Thomas, and others named in recent guest feedback.

“Excellent service. Amazing experience. Would highly recommend for anyone coming to Vegas. Best money you can spend”

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Kauai: Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour - Manawaiopuna Falls and Hanapepe Valley
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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 for about 50 minutes over Kauai in a small Eurocopter Eco-Star with Bose noise-canceling headsets and two-way pilot communication. The route may include Waimea Canyon, Manawaiopuna Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay, and Mt. Waialeale. Pilots such as Alex, Robby, Sara, Barrett, and Benson provide island narration.

“Really great experience, friendly staff and well maintained helicopters. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and gave us a ton of island tips”

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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona - The South Rim falls away as the North Rim appears
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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

From Tusayan, fly 45 minutes in an Airbus EC130 with wide windows and headset commentary. You’ll cross Kaibab National Forest, follow the Colorado River, see Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, and return through the Dragon Corridor. Seating is assigned by weight and balance, and adults need original photo ID.

“It was a fantastic flight, we loved it. The views were incredible and the pilot and other staff very friendly.”

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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

Join a trained pilot for a one-hour, doors-off flight over Kauai in a Hughes 500 limited to four passengers. You’ll see Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Mount Waialeale from a window seat with no doors or rear middle seat. Pilots such as Kate, Felipe, Amy, Adam, and Max provide narration along the way.

“It's an amazing experience to fly through the canyon and along the Napali coast - and see the island's lushness - while taking unobstructed photos without any doors!”

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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York - Lift-off over One World Trade Center
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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 12 to 15 minute shared helicopter flight from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Your pilot, sometimes including Frank, provides live commentary as you pass One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Midtown skyscrapers, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Bring photo ID, arrive early, and budget an extra $40 heliport fee per person.

“Amazing views of Statue of Liberty & NYC skyline with good guide. Smooth ride and perfect amount of time.”

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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour - Pier 6 check-in and the small aircraft setting
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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour

10.Big Apple Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Pier 6 over the Hudson River on a 15, 20, or 30-minute helicopter tour with up to six passengers. You’ll pass the Statue of Liberty, Ellis and Governors Islands, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, and more. Pilots such as Frenk, Eduardo, and Raphael have been praised for calm, informative commentary.

“Amazing experience for me and my friend , friendly staff .”

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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour - From Kaibab forest to the South Rim
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From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

11.From South Rim: Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Tusayan over Kaibab National Forest and into the Grand Canyon’s Dragon Corridor. Your English-speaking pilot points out Marble Canyon, Point Imperial, the Painted Desert, and Desert View Watchtower from a small ECO-Star helicopter. Check the advertised duration carefully, as some booking details say 30 minutes while the flight itself is described as 45 minutes.

“The best way to visit the Grand Canyon and realise the sheer size of it. Out Josh was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Las Vegas: Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip - Arriving at 5060 Koval Lane
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Las Vegas: Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip

12.Night Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip

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

Fly over the Las Vegas Strip at night with Papillon Helicopters for a quick aerial look at the Sphere, Bellagio Fountains, Luxor, Eiffel Tower, and more. The flight lasts about 10 minutes, with the full visit taking up to an hour. Hotel pickup is optional, and front seats may be available for an extra fee.

“It was good but super short. & the pictures they took came out shitty”

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Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip - The 10-minute flight over Las Vegas
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Las Vegas: Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip

13.Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip

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

Fly from Maverick Helicopters at Harry Reid International Airport for a 10-minute flight over the illuminated Las Vegas Strip. Your pilot points out sights such as Bellagio, Luxor, New York-New York, and the Stratosphere. Upgrade to a 12-dish food tour or a sunset landing at Red Rock Canyon.

“The transportation between the hotel and Maverick Helicopters could be improved, but what an amazing helicopter experience! It definitely offers a unique perspective of Vegas. I will definitely do it again!”

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Kauai Private Doors-Off Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons - Manawaiopuna Falls, the Jurassic Park moment
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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

Fly privately over Kauai with a guaranteed window seat and no doors blocking your view. In about 75 minutes, your pilot may show you Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon, Olokele Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Valley, and Waiʻaleʻale Crater. Pilots including Ross, Travis, Taylor, Clay, Aiden, and Stuart provide narration in English.

“The only way to observe the absolute beauty of Kauai, the Garden Isle, is from a helicopter tour. Our pilot, Ross, was personable, professional and informative. Safety items were thoroughly addressed in pre-boarding and also with our pilot. BTW...Doors off is the only way to go. For a note, you do indeed need to wear a jacket/sweatshirt and securely tie your hair back since it is windy inside of the helicopter. The photo ops are truly amazing. This was not our first air tour in Kauai or the Islands...it was however one of our best! The private tour option is definitely a bonus.”

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Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Night Flight - Why the helicopter view is different from a tower
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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 Las Vegas at night in a six-seat Airbus EC130 helicopter. Your pilot points out sights such as the Bellagio fountains, Luxor beam, Sphere, Venetian, and Stratosphere Tower. The flight lasts about 12 minutes, but allow roughly an hour at the terminal. Bring original photo ID if you are 18 or older.

“They can cancel your reservation if they have less bookings and if you book through Viator, then instead of them you will have to call viator.”

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