
Can you take a canyon helicopter tour without breaking the bank? Not the watered-down kind but one that comes with all the bells and whistles? Heck yes! Hi, I'm travel writer Keith Kravitz, and I'm here to tell you that contrary to popular opinion you can book a helicopter flight at up to 35% off retail!
Cheapest Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Before we go any further, I want to clarify that I'm talking about buying premium helicopter tours at a ridiculously low price. In no shape or form do these tours sacrifice safety, quality, or customer service.
Booking Helicopter Rides Online
The first step is to get your tour on the Net. This means going through the entire process online. Use the phone and you'll be sold to like you're on a used car lot. I'm not saying cut the phone line. I'm saying if you call, get the information you need, politely hang up, and finish your business on the website.
Are Internet Bookings Secure?
Yes. Gone are the days where tour companies operated sites that had no security. I book 100% of my air tours on the web and I've never had an issue. If this is a major hurdle for you, use one of my Top 3 helicopter tour operators.
Reserve Helicopter Tours in Advance?
Absolutely. Don't wait until the day you want to fly. These trips sell out and you'll be stranded on the tarmac watching groups of ecstatic travelers taking off on the greatest adventure of their lives. I suggest booking a minimum two weeks out. More time the better.
Full Line of Helicopter Tours Offered?
Yes. My top 3 heli tour operators make their entire inventory available online. This includes:
Picking the Right Helicopter Tour
Helicopter rides are exciting and fun. Here are a few tips that will make them even more enjoyable:
- Take a morning flight. Best visibility. Smoother air.
- Upgrade to an EcoStar 130. Comes with forward-facing seats and more cabin room.
- Take a sunrise or sunset flight. High demand. Expect to pay a little more.
- Do a landing tour. The most popular includes landing at bottom and a boat ride.
- Get more air time. This applies mostly to South Rim flights. The standard ones give you 30 minutes but can be bumped up to 50 minutes.
Have a Grand day,

P.S. Still unsure which air tour operator to use? Start with my top 3 Grand Canyon helicopter companies and work your way up from there.