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Helicopter tours in New York, NY

26 helicopter tours around New York with menus and prices taken from each operator's own site, from $18.37. Pick a time and book. No phone tag.

FlyNYON Helicopter ToursKearny, NJ
From $149★ 4.6 (11,233)
HeliNYNew York, NY
From $259★ 4.6 (2,685)
Hummingbyrd Helicopter ToursKearny, NJ
Request to book★ 5.0 (1,277)
Manhattan HelicoptersNew York, NY
From $18.37★ 4.6 (1,234)
Charm Aviation NYCNew York, NY
From $249★ 4.6 (859)
HeliflightsLinden, NJ
From $65★ 4.8 (453)
Zip AviationNew York, NY
From $40★ 4.4 (423)
Wings Air HelicoptersWest Harrison, NY
Request to book★ 4.7 (155)
Independent HelicoptersBallston Spa, NY
From $80★ 4.9 (51)
Platinum Helicopters LLCPrinceton, NJ
From $400★ 5.0 (33)
Crown Helicopter Tours of New YorkNew York, NY
From $99★ 5.0 (25)
Flying Helicopters Made EasyRonkonkoma, NY
Request to book★ 4.9 (19)
Azimuth Aviation LLCStratford, CT
Request to book★ 5.0 (15)
NYC Helicopter ServiceFairfield, NJ
From $125★ 4.5 (8)
Flexjet HelicoptersStratford, CT
Request to book★ 4.6 (8)
HTX HelicoptersPlainville, CT
From $115★ 5.0 (4)
Stratos Helicopter Tours New York CityNew York, NY
Request to book★ 5.0 (4)
Long Island AdventuresFreeport, NY
Request to book★ 4.5 (4)
New York’s Private Helicopter Tour ServiceStaten Island, NY
Request to book★ 5.0 (4)
Altish Helicopter Tours of New JerseyNewark, NJ
Request to book★ 4.0 (1)
Heliroutes, LLCRonkonkoma, NY
Request to book★ 5.0 (1)
Yankee HelicoptersPlainville, CT
Request to book
New York Helicopter ToursKearny, NJ
Request to book★ 4.4 (321)
Liberty HelicoptersNew York, NY
Request to book★ 4.4 (307)
Pocono HelitoursTobyhanna, PA
Request to book★ 4.9 (47)
Pocono Mountain HelicoptersTobyhanna, PA
Request to book★ 5.0 (4)

What helicopter tours is actually like

The city, the coast or the canyon from a few hundred feet up, with a pilot pointing out what you're looking at.

  1. Check in and weigh in. Seats are assigned by weight to balance the aircraft.
  2. A quick safety talk covers headsets, seatbelts, and how to approach the helicopter.
  3. Rotors spin up, and you lift straight off the pad. Most people gasp at that first moment.
  4. You fly the route with the pilot narrating through your headset. Windows are big and the ride is smooth.
  5. Land where you started. Most flights run 10 to 45 minutes depending on the tour.

Bring: Photo ID, Sunglasses, A phone with a wrist strap for photos, Dark clothing cuts window glare in photos. Good for: Couples, visitors who want the overview shot, anyone who hates lines and wants a big view fast.

How much does it cost?

Published prices here start at $18.37. Most operators list a few options by duration or group size; the exact menu is on each listing.

Do I need to call to book?

No. Pick a listing, choose a time and the number of guests, and book. The operator confirms on Outset.

Where does this information come from?

From each operator's own website and public listings. Operators can claim their page and correct anything.

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