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
40-50 minute (approx.) flight in a state-of-the-art helicopter
In-flight narration available in multiple languages
Each aircraft can hold up to six passengers, and multiple aircraft are available for larger groups.
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-minute Helicopter Air Tour
45-min Helicopter Tour
45-min Heli & Hummer Tour
45-min Helicopter Tour
2-hour Hummer Tour
45-min Heli & Sunset Hummer
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
2-hour Sunset Hummer Tour
Reviews
321 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking and a MUST DO!
Jean O,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was breathtaking! We loved having Paul as our pilot - he was so experienced and had a great playlist too! This is a highlight of our vacation!
A must do to see the Grand Canyon!
Ryan M,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is without a doubt a must do to see the gran canyon. You can only really appreciate it by air. Our pilot, Kate, made us feel safe and the tour thought us a lot that we wouldn’t have known just by visiting the village. Our flight time was around 50 min and that felt quick.
Awesome way to see the Grand Canyon!
Karen M,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was incredible!! Kate was an awesome pilot. We loved how we got to see so much in such a short amount of time. We also loved the history and Kate’s additional comments and information. She made the experience that much more memorable.
Once in a lifetime experience!
Anita N,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We took the 45 minute helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. It was an awesome and satisfying experience. The tour was safe for all ages and took us into the canyon over the South Rim and we were able to see the expanse of the canyon with the Colorado river way below us. The 45 minutes was enough to cross the river three times and take us upto the north rim. It's an expensive tour but totally worth it and a once in a lifetime experience. The title of the tour "optional hummer" is misleading. That is a separate tour paid for and booked separately. Other than that, heartily recommended.
Bucket list item
Robert H,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Amazing landscape. Disappointed we had a trainee and bad weather. Kids and wife got sick; felt like this was a training run and didn’t feel like we got much attention.
Grand Canyon by Air
John W,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience viewing the Canyon from the air. Pilot, Heather was knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. Views were amazing on a clear sunny day.
Grand Canyon helicopter tour
P3001NKsusanb,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our pilot Justin was very professional and competent. He was friendly and thoughtful. We enjoyed his music selections, historical commentaries and interesting stories about the indigenous tribes. We took our 14 yr grandson. It was a very memorable experience. Thank you Justice and crew!
Fabulous!
Pathfinder325761,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I decided to splurge on a helicopter ride because we had only very limited time at the Grand Canyon and it was so worth it!! Absolutely breathtaking seeing the canyon from above!!! Our pilot, Justin, was very calm which was very reassuring to me, and he was attentive to the different passengers. He joked with my young daughter who was sitting next to him and he picked up on 2 passengers speaking only little English and played the audio in French for them. Overall, it was such an incredible experience that we will be talking about for a long time! My daughter could not stop smiling for the rest of the day....
Our experience was not a priority to Papillon sadly.
derrickp927,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I took my tour out of the the Grand Canyon airport Id like to start with the good, the tour over the canyon was beautiful and our pilot Fredrick was very professional and informative. My displeasure started 50 minutes before our flight when I received a call telling me, not asking me that I would be moved from the 3PM to the 4PM flight. I had driven 3.5 hours to be there half an hour early as requested. The explanation from Papillon was that the flight had not filled up and they would not fly without 4 passages, understandable but I reminded them that I had booked 3 weeks earlier they should have called sooner than 50 minutes prior to lift off. I explained I was not happy and had dinner reservations after and the timing was critical to my days plans. The staff member I spoke with agreed to call in other customers in for an earlier departure. When I arrived 40 minutes prior to my flight we were checked, in along with a tour bus of customers and all shown the safety video together. When I asked about my request for front row seats when I made my reservation 3 weeks ago they said it would be reviewed before flight time. I had figured if they didn't have enough customers for the flight that should be a no brainer. When I came out of the video a second bus of people had come in, checked in and watched the safety video. Around 2:50PM what looked like both tour groups were called and boarded a helicopter while I waited with my daughter for our 3PM flight, there was no 3PM flight. At 3PM there was not a helicopter for the tour we picked on property and ready to leave. At 3:20 we boarded a helicopter for a beautiful tour of the canyon with a different family of three. . My daughter luckily had a front seat, I did not though. A little upsetting based on the 50$ a seat upgrade on what should have been an empty flight based on what I was told by Pappilon. Would have been great to enjoy the experience with her, not from the second row. I understand this is a small delay and I dint get the upgrade I requested, however I feel Papillon did not do a great job communicating what was happening. I believe we were bumped by the bigger tour groups and lied to by staff when they tried to blame this mix up on under booking when clearly the 3PM flights were very booked, over booked if you will, Then again not told the truth about departure time when I put resistance into the delay to a later fight. Derrick Patterson Flight - Feb 15 2026 - 3:20 flight time
Wow
George G,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You can’t stop saying WOW!!! I am a pilot and I’m still totally amazed over flying the canyon. Happy
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