Grand Canyon Helicopter Rides

The Ultimate Grand Canyon Experience

Helicopter Ride

Grand Canyon South Rim

Experience the most incredible views of the Grand Canyon from the southern side of this natural wonder. We’ll fly near the breathtaking Red Rock Canyons of Sedona, then take a thirty minute layover at the Grand Canyon Airport for a quick stretch, restroom break and refueling. The next leg of the adventure is a thirty minute flight that covers the Zuni Point Corridor of the Grand Canyon, the Little Colorado River Canyon, Painted Desert, Meteor Crater and the Ponderosa Pine Forest of the Mogollon Rim. The total trip time is 4 hrs.

Package Cost: $8950

plus 3.65% CC fee
up to 5 people (or 850lbs total weight limit)

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Helicopter Ride

Grand Canyon West

Experience an adventure like no other as you fly over the western side of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy a 2 hour and 30 minute layover at the canyon, where you’ll have time to visit the Hualapai Tribe’s Skywalk Bridge, explore the area, enjoy lunch, take photos, and shop for souvenirs.

Afterward, we’ll take a 15-minute flight deep into the Grand Canyon. The Hualapai Tribe has granted H5 special permission to fly below the rim — an exclusive opportunity available on our Grand Canyon helicopter rides.

The journey continues with a 30-minute stop at Kingman Airport for a quick stretch, restroom break, and refueling. Grand Canyon Park passes, which include lunch and Skywalk Bridge admission, are available for an additional charge. The total trip time is 6.5 hours.

Package Cost: $9450

plus 3.65% CC fee
up to 5 people (or 850lbs total weight limit)

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FAQs

This is the most comprehensive Grand Canyon aerial experience available from the Phoenix metro. The total trip is 4 hours. You’ll fly from Scottsdale over stunning Arizona terrain to the canyon. Other highlights of the trip include the Sedona red rock canyons, Painted Desert, Meteor Crater, Little Colorado River, and Mogollon Rim. Basically every 20 minutes is a new geographical landscape. At the halfway point there is a 30-minute stop at the Grand Canyon Airport allows for a stretch and refueling.

H5 Helicopters offers the most exclusive Grand Canyon helicopter experience available from Phoenix. Unless specifically wanting to visit the Skywalk Bridge on the West Rim, we recommend package that goes to the South Rim because it packs in a lot more sightseeing along the way. Combined with our cinematic flight approach honed over decades of film production, it’s an experience that stands entirely apart.

The one-way flight from our Scottsdale Airpark to the Grand Canyon is about an hour and 40 minutes, a scenic journey. The total experience, including a fuel/restroom stop, is approximately 4 hours.

Absolutely. H5 has been flying incident-free since 2008. Our AS350-B2 is one of the safest helicopter models in the world, maintained by certified mechanics and flown by highly experienced pilots. The below-the-rim portion of the flight is conducted under strict safety protocols, and our pilots know this terrain deeply.

For many of our guests, yes — and it’s hard to argue otherwise. Flying over the Grand Canyon is a perspective on one of the seven natural wonders of the world that most humans will never have. It consistently produces the most profound reactions of any experience we offer. If it’s on your bucket list, this is the way to do it.

Yes. The Grand Canyon is an extraordinary setting for a proposal, anniversary, or any milestone. We’ve made many magical moments happen over the canyon. Let us know your vision and we’ll help you design something unforgettable.

Call or text (480) 272-1100 for the fastest response, or email info@h5helicopters.com. This is our most popular premium experience — we encourage you to book in advance to secure your preferred date.