45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona
Overview
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45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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 are views of the Painted Desert and Desert View Watchtower. View Marble Canyon and Point Imperial as you fly through the Canyon and climb above the North Rim to head south through the Dragon Corridor, the Canyon’s widest and deepest section.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs (124 kg or 19.6 stone) will be required to purchase an additional seat; this is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
Individual passenger weights, including infants, MUST be advised at time of booking
Pilots are unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Per FAA Regulations, original government issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport is required for all travelers over the age of 18. Photocopies or digital IDs are not accepted. Any guest arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation.
Helicopter seating is based on legal weight & balance limits and will be assigned after check-in. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row of the rest of the party.”
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Kaibab National Forest
You will depart Tusayan, Arizona located in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on the safest and most comfortable-tourism based helicopter in the world. On your 45-minute helicopter flight, enjoy the luxurious comfort and wraparound windows which offer breathtaking views of the Canyon. Enjoy the fantastic views of the Canyon as you fly over the 1.6 million-acre (6,500 km²) Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon. The Kaibab National Forest is home to the world’s largest ponderosa pines.
Upon reaching the edge of the canyon, the South Rim gently drops away as the North Rim and east end of the canyon come into view – this is definitely one of the greatest views of the Grand Canyon.
What‘s Included
All taxes and fees
45-minute helicopter flight
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Canyon Spirit
Important Information: You must be at the departure point at least 30-minutes prior to the flight time listed below.
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Reviews
1,972 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bucket List activity.
Matthew O,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Breathtaking. Pilot gives in flight commentary which really adds to the experience. Really smooth flight and covered roughly 170 miles.
AMAZING experience and tour
katherinemarie0826,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best way to see the canyon!! AMAZING experience. It was my first time in a helicopter tour. Our pilot Chad was so great! He was a calm and knowledgeable pilot and guide. Absolutely phenomenal
An amazing experience and...
John L,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing experience and such a unique way to see the Grand Canyon! Highly recommend. It was gorgeous
Very professional...
Alexander H,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very professional operation. We felt safe a secure from the moment we stepped onto the tarmac. The flight was spectacular.
Amazing day!!
Kara M,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our pilot Dillon made our experience great! He was friendly and personable and gave me a lot of confidence in his flying abilities🙂 He explained everything about the whole process to us, and he was chatty and knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions, plus added a lot of fun and interesting information! The facility was very clean and everything was very organized. I wholeheartedly recommend this adventure with this company!
This experience was...
Kelly M,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was absolutely amazing! The pilot was great. The whole process was very organized and informative. The views were stunning!
Grand Canyon
Sandy S,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was amazing. I would highly recommend it and I will definitely do it again if I have the chance.
There is absolutely no better way to see the Grand Canyon.
s0rbell0,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional operation. Our pilot Dillon was amazing as he was courteous. Our family of four felt very safe the entire time. I appreciated how well the helicopters were taken care of. As far as seeing the Grand Canyon goes, there is simply no better way! We had breathtaking views and vistas. Dillon was amazing in explaining detail details to us as our tour guide as well. The flight was smooth and very comfortable. Thank you Dillon and Maverick! We definitely plan on coming back and doing it again.
Highly recommended ride over Grand Canyon
Harold M,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very pleasant 45-minute ride over the Grand Canyon. Duncan was our pilot. He was an expert pilot, very courteous, and had an interesting narrative during our ride. We have flown with Maverick before and highly recommend their helicopter rides.
Great way to see the Grand Canyon
832renana,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ride was amazing. Our pilot did a great job pointing us the different spots at the Grand Canyon, and we could see a lot from the helicopter. I was expecting us to fly a little bit inside the rim too, but the views were astonishing nevertheless.
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