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The Best Helicopter Tours in New York

Ranked, reviewed and price-checked — 12 New York helicopter tours compared, starting from $285.

Why fly over New York?

A New York helicopter tour is one of the great bucket-list flights in travel. In as little as 15 minutes you can see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Central Park — landmarks that took generations to build, all framed in a single window. Flights depart from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport on the East River and trace the harbour, the rivers and (on longer tours) the full length of Manhattan up to the George Washington Bridge. With strict noise abatement and FAA-controlled corridors, NYC tours are tightly choreographed — making them both safe and remarkably consistent in quality across operators on HelicopterCharters.com.

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

Our Picks

Top 8 helicopter tours in New York

Ranked by review score, traveller volume and route quality.

1
NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights
4.8 (1,282) 12 min
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 12-15 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City
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$285
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2
NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing
4.7 (1,139) 17 min
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 17-20 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City
From
$354
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3
NY Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline from New Jersey
4.7 (648) 25 min
Enjoy an unforgettable 25–30 minute flight from Linden Airport, New Jersey, offering breathtaking aerial views of New York City’s world-famous skyline from BOTH sides of the helicopter as it goes up a
From
$334
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4
New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour
4.4 (805) 18 min
Take to the skies on a helicopter tour to see New York's amazing skyline! On this scenic 18-20-minute helicopter flight you'll soar through the sky and experience a bird's eye view of Manhattan's worl
From
$319
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5
NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan & Brooklyn
4.8 (359) 25 min
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 25-30 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City
From
$461
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New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
4.4 (71) 25 min
Take in breathtaking views of New York City as you depart from Essex County Airport in New Jersey, conveniently located just a 45–60 minute taxi or rideshare from Midtown Manhattan. Sit back and enjo
From
$334
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7
New York City Night Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
4.9 (17) 25 min
Take in breathtaking nighttime views of New York City as you depart from Essex County Airport in New Jersey, conveniently located just a 45–60 minute taxi or rideshare from Midtown Manhattan. Sit bac
From
$334
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8
NYC Helicopter Proposal Tour with Photos and Champagne
5.0 (3) 30 min
Start a new chapter together by soaring above the iconic Manhattan skyline in your private helicopter. Your private car will pick you up at your Manhattan hotel and residence along with your unsuspect
From
$3780
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How we ranked these New York 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.