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The Best Helicopter Tours in Los Angeles

Ranked, reviewed and price-checked — 12 Los Angeles helicopter tours compared, starting from $265.

Why fly over Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is too sprawling to take in from the ground — which is exactly why a helicopter tour works so well here. Flights depart from Long Beach, Burbank or Van Nuys and lift over downtown LA's skyline before climbing into the Hollywood Hills for a close pass over the Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory and the Lake Hollywood reservoir. Most tours continue west over Beverly Hills (the Bel-Air mansion district is a celebrity-spotting highlight), Sunset Boulevard, Santa Monica Pier and the Malibu coastline. Sunset flights are particularly photogenic, with the Pacific haze giving the city a cinematic glow. LA's airspace is famously busy, but local operators are highly experienced and follow tightly choreographed corridors approved by the FAA and LAPD Air Support.

For a full overview of operators, departure points and routes, see our Los Angeles helicopter tours hub — or browse all destinations worldwide.

Our Picks

Top 8 helicopter tours in Los Angeles

Ranked by review score, traveller volume and route quality.

1
Experience Helicopter Attractions of Los Angeles
5.0 (34) 50 min
Experience the ultimate helicopter adventure above the stunning attractions of Los Angeles! Our most popular tour takes you on an unforgettable journey, providing intimate aerial views of some of the
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$649
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Hollywood and Beaches 50-Minute Helicopter Tour
5.0 (16) 50 min
Enjoy a breathtaking flight above LA on this 50 minute tour. A helicopter flight above Hollywood for an up-close view of the Hollywood Sign and Downtown L.A. Sights can include Topanga Cyn, Malibu Pie
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$540
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Hooray for Hollywood 35-Minute Helicopter Tour
5.0 (15) 35 min
Day or night, there is simply no better way to see the famous sights of Los Angeles than from a helicopter. Soar over the Hollywood Hills on this 35 minute tour and see Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Bou
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$450
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California Coast and Canyons 35-Minute Helicopter Tour
5.0 (10) 35 min
Take a breathtaking 35-minute helicopter flight above the Santa Monica Mountains and down the southern California coastline. See world-famous beaches like Venice Beach boardwalk and Muscle Beach, elit
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$450
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LA Helicopter Tour with Malibu Landing
5.0 (6) 2 hr
Take your Los Angeles trip to new heights during this private 50 minute in the air helicopter sightseeing flight and 30 at the pad, including a spectacular landing. Get a bird’s-eye view of L.A. attra
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$975
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6
Private Helicopter Ride to Hollywood Sign
5.0 (6) 10 min
There are many ways to see Hollywood but nothing compares to seeing Hollywood from the sky. Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood by soaring over the world famous Universal Studios, up-close a
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$319
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LA Private Doors-Off Aerial Photography Helicopter Adventure
5.0 (6) 1 hr
Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime when you soar above all that Los Angeles has to offer for 60 minutes on a doors-off, glare-free aerial helicopter photography flight. Leaving Long Beach,
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$265
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Hollywood Sign and Coast 35-Minute Helicopter Tour in Los Angeles
5.0 (3) 35 min
Combining both city and beaches. This is a great helicopter tour if you want to see some amazing City Landmarks, including major Hollywood Studios; ‘Tinsel Town’, and the Hollywood sign with a flight
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$450
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How we ranked these Los Angeles 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.