How much does a Las Vegas helicopter tour cost?
What you pay for
The headline price covers the helicopter, the pilot-guide, the route and, on most tours, round-trip hotel pickup. Grand Canyon landings add the descent below the rim and a champagne toast on the canyon floor; Skywalk trips add entry to the glass bridge. Watch for extras: some operators list fuel surcharges, fees or a Skywalk ticket separately, and gratuity for the pilot is customary.
What’s included — and what isn’t
It varies by tour, but most Las Vegas helicopter flights bundle the essentials and leave a few extras off the ticket. Here is the usual split — always confirm the details on your own booking.
Usually included
- Round-trip hotel pickup (on most Strip-area tours)
- The helicopter flight with a licensed pilot-guide
- Headset narration during the flight
- Canyon-floor champagne toast (on landing tours)
- All park and landing fees on the standard tour
- Free cancellation on the flights we link
Not included
- Gratuity for the pilot (customary, not required)
- Fuel surcharges or taxes on a few operators
- Skywalk glass-bridge entry unless the tour names it
- Meals beyond a light snack or the champagne
- Photos or souvenir packages sold at the helipad
- Pickup from off-Strip or Downtown hotels on some tours
VIP and upgrade options
If you want to spend a little more for a lot more occasion, most routes have a premium tier. On the Strip, a VIP or window-seat flight guarantees an unobstructed seat and often adds a longer loop or a glass of champagne. On the Grand Canyon, the step up is the champagne landing or a dual-landing tour, and the Skywalk combo adds entry to the glass bridge. For a true splurge, private and helicopter wedding flights book the whole aircraft. None is necessary to enjoy the view — but they turn a sightseeing trip into an event.
Why the Grand Canyon costs more
It is simple distance and time. A Strip loop covers a few miles and is back on the ground in minutes; a Grand Canyon landing flies 130 miles each way, burns far more fuel, and ties up the aircraft and crew for half a day. You are paying for roughly four hours and a landing in one of the wonders of the world — which is why most who do it call it worth every dollar. See is it worth it?
Book the best-value Strip night flight
The cheapest way into the air is the Helicopter Night Flight over the Strip — a 12–15 minute loop over the neon from about $99, hotel pickup included.
Ways to save
Book the Strip flight rather than a package if budget is tight; choose a weekday or shoulder-season date; and book online ahead to lock the lower price. For the Grand Canyon, the basic landing tour delivers the same canyon-floor moment as the pricier champagne and combo versions. Compare every option on the tours page.
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SkywalkFrequently asked questions
How much is a Las Vegas helicopter tour?
A Strip night flight costs about $99–$129 per person. A Grand Canyon helicopter landing runs about $479–$559, the Skywalk combo around $609, and Hoover Dam flights from about $214.
Why is the Grand Canyon helicopter tour so expensive?
It flies 130 miles each way, burns far more fuel and ties up the helicopter and crew for about four hours, including a landing on the canyon floor. You are paying for the distance, the time and the landing.
Is hotel pickup included in Las Vegas helicopter tours?
On most tours, yes — round-trip pickup from Strip-area hotels is usually included. Always check your confirmation, as a few budget flights meet at the helipad instead.
Are there extra fees on top of the ticket price?
Sometimes. Watch for fuel surcharges, taxes or a separate Skywalk entry ticket, and remember that a gratuity for the pilot is customary.
How can I save money on a Las Vegas helicopter tour?
Choose the Strip night flight over a package, pick a weekday or shoulder-season date, and book online ahead to lock in the lower price. The flights we link offer free cancellation.