Helicopter & Airplane Tours from Tusayan
Prices & schedules checked October 31, 2026
South Rim air tours leave from Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan, right by the park’s South Entrance — not from inside the park. Flights are short (about 40–45 minutes) and fly set corridors over the canyon, so they pair easily with an afternoon on the rim. If you are staying in Las Vegas, Vegas helicopter tours usually go to Grand Canyon West instead — see our Las Vegas guide.
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Helicopter
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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan
- Operator / check-in (listing) Maverick Helicopters, 107 Corsair Dr, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023 — check in 30 minutes early
- Rules (listing) Photo ID for travelers 18+; up to 7 per flight
- Cancellation (listing) Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Price (listing) From $359.32 on Viator, checked Nov 1, 2026; confirm at checkout
Grand Canyon National Park: South Rim Scenic Helicopter Tour
- Departs (listing) Maverick Airstar — South Rim
- Length / group (listing) About 45 minutes; limited to 7 participants
- Cancellation (listing) Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Price (listing) From $359 per person on GetYourGuide, checked Nov 1, 2026; confirm at checkout
Airplane
Grand Canyon Landmarks Tour by Airplane
- Flight (listing) About 40 minutes from Grand Canyon National Park Airport; optional Hummer ground tour add-on
- Price Check current price on the listing
Papillon Grand Discovery Air Tour
- Flight (operator) About 40–45 minutes over the Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, the Kaibab Plateau and the Colorado River
- Aircraft (operator) Twin Otter Vistaliner (up to 17 guests) or Cessna Caravan (up to 9), depending on departure and group size
- Check-in (operator) Arrive at Grand Canyon Airport, 3555 Airport Rd, 45 minutes before your flight; infants under 2 fly free on a lap
- Price (operator) From $179 per person on Papillon’s page, checked Oct 31, 2026
Helicopter or airplane?
- Helicopter: smaller groups (up to 7 on the listings above) and a more open view; usually costs more.
- Airplane: larger cabin with big windows; seats are assigned by weight and balance, not booking order (Papillon).
- Both: weather and wind can delay or cancel flights — book early in your trip so you have a backup day.
Staying nearby? Tusayan is the closest base — see where to stay.