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The Best Helicopter Tours in Grand Canyon
Ranked, reviewed and price-checked - 8 Grand Canyon helicopter tours compared, starting from $249.
Why fly over Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon was made for helicopter tours. Only a helicopter can fly below the rim - a privilege granted to specific operators in the West Rim and South Rim corridors - giving passengers a true sense of the canyon's mile-deep scale. Tours typically depart from Las Vegas, Boulder City or Tusayan (just outside the South Rim) and combine flight time with a champagne landing on the canyon floor, a Skywalk visit or a Colorado River pontoon ride. The West Rim is closer to Vegas and home to the Hualapai tribal lands; the South Rim offers the classic 277-mile vista made famous by every nature documentary. Either way, a helicopter tour is widely regarded as the single best way to experience the canyon in one day.
For a full overview of operators, departure points and routes, see our Grand Canyon helicopter tours hub - or browse all destinations worldwide.
Our Picks
Top 8 helicopter tours in Grand Canyon
Ranked by review score, traveller volume and route quality.
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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
4.8 (2,024) 45 minYour 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 o
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Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight with Optional Hummer Tour
4.7 (332) 45 minSee 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, t
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Helicopter Tour of the North Canyon with Optional Hummer Excursion
4.6 (202) 25 minIf 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 2
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25-min Grand Canyon South Rim EcoStar Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer
4.3 (237) 30 minFrom 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, inclu
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25-minute Grand Canyon Dancer Helicopter Tour from Tusayan, Arizona
4.8 (66) 25 min** 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 t
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Below & Beyond Helicopter Tour from Grand Canyon Western Ranch
4.0 (3) 1 hrExperience 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,
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Grand Canyon Tour by Helicopter
1.0 (1) 45 minJoin 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-o
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Grand Canyon North Rim Tour by Helicopter
1.0 (1) 30 minTake 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 cros
How we ranked these Grand Canyon helicopter tours
- Operator safety record. All featured operators meet FAA/CAA Part 135 standards with verified insurance and pilot experience.
- Verified traveller reviews. Ratings weight both score and review volume, so a 4.9 from 800 travellers ranks above a 5.0 from 12.
- Route quality. Priority goes to flights with the most iconic landmarks, longest in-air time and best window views.
- Value for money. Price-per-minute and inclusions (transfers, photos, meals) factor into the final rank.
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