Grand Canyon Helicopter 45-Minute Flight with Optional Hummer Tour
Overview
Available languages
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All passengers 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID
For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 lbs or greater will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
Infant children are considered a lap child if they are under the age of two and have proof of age, such as a passport or a copy of their birth certificate
You must arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time to check in for your tour.
Please bring $15 per person for fuel surcharge.
Effective Jan 1, 2026, Grand Canyon National Park will add entrance fees for non-U.S. residents on commercial ground tours, including Hummer combos. International guests must buy a $250 pass or pay $100 per adult. Kids 15 and under are free.
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
Grand Canyon National Park
Fly over the widest and deepest part of the entire Grand Canyon.
Kaibab National Forest
See the vast forest landscape that borders the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon.
What‘s Included
Each aircraft can hold up to six passengers, and multiple aircraft are available for larger groups.
40-50 minute (approx.) flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter
In-flight narration available in multiple languages
2-hour guided Hummer tour (if option selected)
2-hour Hummer tour (unless option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink
Gratuities
This applies to Non US Residents (ages 16+) opting for the Hummer option. Unless International guests have an America the Beautiful Annual Pass, an entrance fee for international guests will be
Options
45-min Heli & Hummer Tour
45-min Helicopter Tour
2-hour Hummer Tour
45-minute Helicopter Air Tour
45-min Helicopter Tour
45-min Heli & Sunset Hummer
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
2-hour Sunset Hummer Tour
Reviews
311 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stunning views!
tdiamond46,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Views were stunning! Seeing the Grand Canyon from a helicopter is a must. Our pilot Justin was knowledgeable, kind and we felt very safe! 10/10
Our helicopter tour was...
Kathryn B,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Our helicopter tour was canceled due to weather. It is very difficult communicating with the company to get a refund! Very frustrating. Our Hummer tour was excellent!
10 out of 10
Nicole A,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Just breathtaking! An experience that should not be missed on a road trip. It was beautiful.
First helicopter flight for my husband and I.
jlaw8545,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Albert was a wonderful pilot! Informative and engaging. My first helicopter flight and it was wonderful. From check in through the entire experience it was smooth and friendly.
Heli Flight over the Grand Canyon
Windi1969,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish one of the best Travel experiences we have ever done . There is only one way to truly see the Grand Canyon and that is from the air ! Pilot gave us a concise run through of the route and appropriate commentary as we explored the canyon and surrounding forest . Flight lasted 45 mins and for the money it was worth every cent . Plenty of room to take Photos/ Video .
Best way to see the Grand Canyon
Judy O,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome, breath taking, great pilot and music. It was a great experience that I would recommend to all.
Fantastic experience! Great pilot, thoroughly recommend.
Mike S,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience ! Martin our pilot's sense of humour both with his narration and choice of music at certain points was great. He sgared knowledge of different parts of the Canyon which was interesting. Flying from the forest and then overwinter the Canyon was simply breathtaking!
Great trip
lippykelly,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pilot was great and was very informative. Great views and very clean and professional. Highly recommended if you only have a short time in the park
I was very happy I did this, it gives you an entirely different perspective of the Grand Canyon and the pilot was great
Rebecca H,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome, I would highly recommend the flight, a whole new way to see Grand Canyon. Thank you.
Wonderful!
laviniap2014,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most beautiful and valid experience made so far in the canyon roadtrip The view from the helicopter is crazy and on foot you can not (unfortunately) appreciate even remotely the vastness of the canyon. Expensive activity, but worth it For those suffering from flight sickness I recommend using wristbands and taking tablets
From US$399.00
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