Las Vegas helicopter tours: compare the Strip, the Grand Canyon & more
Best Las Vegas helicopter tour: the Grand Canyon landing
If you only do one flight, make it the Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour. You lift off from Las Vegas, cross Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, then drop 3,200 feet below the West Rim to land on a private plateau by the Colorado River for champagne. It’s the most-booked premium flight out of Vegas — 4.8 stars from 1,560+ reviews — which is why it tops nearly every ‘best Las Vegas helicopter tour’ list. Want a quick, cheap thrill instead? Skip to the Strip night flights from $99.
Every Las Vegas helicopter tour
From a 12-minute neon loop over the Strip to a full-day Grand Canyon landing with champagne, a glass Skywalk walk and scenic flights over Hoover Dam, Red Rock and the Valley of Fire — here’s the full line-up with prices, ratings and what each is best for.
Bucket list
Best value
Most bookedNight Helicopter Flight over Las Vegas Strip
Champagne
Skywalk
Window seats
West Rim heli
Hoover Dam
Red RockWhich Las Vegas flight is right for you?
Three very different ways into the sky — a cheap night loop over the Strip, the all-day Grand Canyon landing, or the Skywalk express that bundles the glass bridge. Same city, completely different days.
| Strip Night Flight | Bucket listGrand Canyon Landing | Skywalk Express | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where you fly | Las Vegas Strip | Grand Canyon West Rim | Skywalk & West Rim |
| Starting price | $99 / person | $479 / person | $609 / person |
| Trip length | 12–15 min flight | ~4 hours door to door | ~5–6 hours |
| Landing | No — flight only | Yes, on the canyon floor | Yes + Skywalk entry |
| Highlights | Neon Strip lights | Land 3,200ft below the rim, champagne | Glass Skywalk bridge + landing |
| Best for | Quick thrill & date night | The bucket-list day | Seeing it all in one go |
| Rating (reviews) | 4.7 (1,737) | 4.8 (1,563) | 4.8 (542) |
| Hotel pickup | Optional | Usually included | Included |
| Strip flight → | Book the Canyon landing → | Skywalk → |
Strip flights look best after dark, when the casinos are lit; Grand Canyon flights look best by day, when the rock glows red. If you want both, do the Canyon by day and the Strip on your last night — they’re completely different experiences.
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We’ve written up the big ones in detail — what’s included, how the flight goes and who they suit. Start with the Grand Canyon landing review or the Strip night flight review, or see all tour reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Las Vegas helicopter tour?
For most visitors the Grand Canyon Helicopter Landing Tour is the best all-round pick — from about $479, 4.8 stars from 1,560+ reviews, flying over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam before landing 3,200 feet below the West Rim for champagne. For a quick, cheaper thrill, the Strip night flight from $99 is the favourite.
How much does a Las Vegas helicopter tour cost?
A 12–15 minute Strip night flight starts around $99–$129 per person. Grand Canyon landing tours run about $479–$559, the Skywalk express around $609, and scenic Hoover Dam or Red Rock flights $214–$279. Private and wedding flights cost more.
Where do Las Vegas helicopter tours depart from?
Strip flights leave from helipads just off Las Vegas Boulevard, while Grand Canyon tours depart from the Boulder City terminal southeast of the city, with hotel pickup usually included. Your meeting point is shown on the booking confirmation.
How long is a Las Vegas helicopter tour?
Strip night flights are a 12–15 minute loop (about 1–1.5 hours with check-in). Grand Canyon landing tours run roughly four hours door to door; Skywalk and combo tours can fill five to six hours or a full day.
Do Las Vegas helicopter tours run all year?
Yes — helicopters fly year-round in the desert climate. Summer days are hot but flights run early and late; winter brings crisp, clear air and great visibility. Flights are only paused for high winds or storms.