Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight with Optional Hummer Tour
About this 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 Rims, and iconic formations including Imperial Point and the Dragon Corridor. Fly in a state-of-the-art helicopter featuring comfortable seating, wraparound windows, and headsets for clear communication with your pilot—perfect for sightseeing and aerial photography. Enhance your experience by adding a guided Hummer tour. Travel in an open-air, customized Hummer and stop at multiple scenic viewpoints along the canyon’s rim. Upgrade must be selected. Important Notice (Effective Jan 1, 2026): Grand Canyon National Park will require entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combinations. International guests must purchase a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Children 15 and under enter free.
Highlights
- ✓40-50 minute (approx.) flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter
- ✓In-flight narration available in multiple languages
- ✓Each aircraft can hold up to six passengers, and multiple aircraft are available for larger groups.
- ✓2-hour guided Hummer tour (if option selected)
Itinerary
Stop 1
Fly over the widest and deepest part of the entire Grand Canyon.
Stop 2
See the vast forest landscape that borders the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon.
Stop 3
Soar over the Grand Canyon Northern Rim.
Stop 4
Get a birds eye view of the Colorado River.
Stop 5
Circle around with views of Grand Canyon South Rim.
Included
- ✓ 40-50 minute (approx.) flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter
- ✓ In-flight narration available in multiple languages
- ✓ Each aircraft can hold up to six passengers, and multiple aircraft are available for larger groups.
- ✓ 2-hour guided Hummer tour (if option selected)
Not included
- ✕ 2-hour Hummer tour (unless option selected)
- ✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✕ Food and drink
- ✕ Gratuities
- ✕ Entrance fees
From
$359 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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Helicopter tours in Grand Canyon, Arizona
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.
When's the best time to fly?
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 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.
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| Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight with Optional Hummer TourThis tour | Duration varies | 4.7 (337) | N/A | From $359 | |
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From
$359 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Grand Canyon, Arizona
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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