Helicopter tours in Grand Canyon, United States
Flying below the rim of the Grand Canyon and between its layered red-rock walls is one of the few ways to see the canyon's true scale. Most tours depart from Las Vegas or nearby airstrips.
8 helicopter tours in Grand Canyon, hand-picked and bookable in minutes.
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Clearest skies
Spring and fall
Longest days, most heat
Summer
Quietest, dramatic light
Winter
Grand Canyon, Arizona
45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
Your tour beings at the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona. Fly over the ponderosa pines of Kaibab National Forest on a 45-minute helicopter excursion from the Grand Canyon South Rim. Upstream on the Colorado River
45 min
From $359.32 USD
Grand Canyon, Arizona
25-minute Grand Canyon Dancer Helicopter Tour from Tusayan, Arizona
** The 25-minute flight has limited availablility so book early to avoid disappointment ** Depart from the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona for an exhilarating 25-minute scenic flight out of the South Rim of the
25 min
From $330.24 USD
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight with Optional Hummer Tour
See the Grand Canyon’s most breathtaking views on a 40–50 minute aerial sightseeing adventure. Soar along the edge of the South Rim as the canyon floor opens below you, revealing the Colorado River, the North and East Ri
45 min
From $359 USD
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Helicopter Tour of the North Canyon with Optional Hummer Excursion
If you're visiting the Grand Canyon National Park, a helicopter tour is the only way to truly see the entire South Rim! Arrive at our state-of-the-art air terminal near the park entrance and board a 25-30 minute flight a
25 min to 4.5 hrs
From $269 USD
Grand Canyon, Arizona
25-min Grand Canyon South Rim EcoStar Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer
From a luxury helicopter, soar above the massive gorges of Grand Canyon National Park and the winding Colorado River. Take in breathtaking aerial views of the park’s most recognizable landmarks, including some of the old
30 min
From $309 USD
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Below & Beyond Helicopter Tour from Grand Canyon Western Ranch
Experience the spirit of the American Wild West with a breathtaking Grand Canyon helicopter tour departing from Grand Canyon Western Ranch, just two hours from Las Vegas. Fly above the Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree Forest,
1 hr
From $269 USD
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Grand Canyon Tour by Helicopter
Join the ultimate shared helicopter sightseeing tour from the Grand Canyon Helicopters terminal at Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan, just south of Grand Canyon Village. The state-of-the-art helicopter
45 min
From $454.9 USD
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Grand Canyon North Rim Tour by Helicopter
Take off from the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park Airport on a shared helicopter sightseeing tour that showcases the wild North Rim's deepest gorges and most rugged sights. The helicopter crosses the South Rim pl
30 min
From $375.99 USD
Ways to see Grand Canyon by helicopter
South Rim scenic flight
Flies inside the national park's airspace along fixed corridors with no landing, generally considered the more dramatic scenic route.
West Rim tour with landing
Departs closer to Las Vegas, operates on Hualapai tribal land outside the national park, and is the only option that includes a landing inside the canyon.
Getting there: Most Grand Canyon tours depart from Las Vegas or Boulder City, roughly 30 to 45 minutes' flight from the canyon itself.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best time to fly in Grand Canyon?
Spring and fall offer the clearest skies and most comfortable temperatures. Summer brings the longest days and most availability but also the most heat and haze; winter is quieter with dramatic light, though flights occasionally get rescheduled around storms.
What should I bring?
A light jacket even in summer (it's cooler at altitude and inside the canyon), sunglasses, and a camera with a wrist strap.
What happens if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in the Grand Canyon have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
Can my helicopter actually land inside the Grand Canyon?
It depends on which tour you book. National Park Service airspace on the South Rim side does not allow canyon-floor landings, so those tours are scenic flyovers only. The West Rim, which sits on Hualapai tribal land outside the national park, is the only area where helicopter landings inside the canyon are permitted, which is why landing tours are typically sold as West Rim tours departing from near Las Vegas.
How much do helicopter tours in Grand Canyon cost?
Prices vary by route, duration, and whether the tour includes a landing, but tours in Grand Canyon currently start from around $269. Longer routes, private charters, and landing tours cost more.
Can I cancel or reschedule if my plans change?
Many tours listed here offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, shown as a badge on each listing. Weather-related delays and cancellations are handled directly by the operator through Viator's booking system, and a tour booked with free cancellation won't cost you anything if it needs to be rescheduled.
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