New York City Helicopter Tours

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The Big Apple's skyline is arguably the most famous one in the world—and what better way to see it than from above? New York helicopter tours cover countless city highlights in usually 30 minutes or less, offering unmatched aerial views of the skyline and beyond. There are options for private or shared helicopter rides in New York, and flights typically include live commentary covering fun facts about the City That Never Sleeps. For the best views, book a nighttime tour to see Manhattan's skyscrapers twinkling down below.

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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York
4.3
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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

Get a bird's-eye view of New York City on a helicopter tour that soars over the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park. While helicopter tours can become expensive quickly, this flight is just long enough to see all the top sights without spending extra time in the air, making it ideal for budget-minded visitors who want to get a comprehensive view of the city.
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  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$249
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New York Helicopter Tour: City Lights Skyline Experience
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New York Helicopter Tour: City Lights Skyline Experience

See the sights of New York City from up in the air on this nighttime helicopter tour of the city. Take off, and soar over the NYC as you take in aerial views of some of the most famous sights. See the Statue of Liberty, the Rockefeller Center, and Times Square all lit up, and then pass over the George Washington Bridge. This adventure is a shared experience with other travelers.
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  • 25 to 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$329
New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing
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New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing

See New York City’s breathtaking skyline and the many iconic sights of the city on this helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple with an exclusive sightseeing tour of the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center and Central Park, to name just a few, plus Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and much more. Then continue up the Hudson River to see even more of Manhattan. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day to fit into almost any schedule.
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  • 17 to 20 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$329
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New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights
4.8
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New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights

See New York City’s breathtaking skyline and sights of the city during this helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple with an exclusive sightseeing tour of the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building and Central Park, plus the Statue of Liberty. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day to fit into almost any schedule.
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  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$299
The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City
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The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City

Get a bird's-eye view of the Big Apple and its boroughs during this scenic helicopter tour. Make your own way to the heliport and get ready to soar Manhattan, Intrepid Museum, Brooklyn, Yankees Stadium, and the Bronx during your flight. See more landmarks than you would if you were on foot, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
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  • 17 to 20 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$279
New York City Helicopter Tour with Statue of Liberty views
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New York City Helicopter Tour with Statue of Liberty views

Admire unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty from the air during a short but thrilling sightseeing helicopter ride. On this flyover tour you’ll also get to see Ellis Island, Governor's Island, and Wall Street in Lower Manhattan. Get your cameras ready for the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, too. Receive personalized attention as this is a small-group flight.
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  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$224
New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour
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New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour

New York's iconic landmarks, mighty rivers, and islands are even more impressive from the air. On this tour, soar over Manhattan’s most famous sights in a helicopter and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Big Apple. There's plenty of time time to see Liberty Island, the Empire State Building, and Governor’s Island, all while enjoying perspectives that few other visitors to the city get to see.
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  • 20 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$279
Kearny, NJ: Highlights of NYC Helicopter Tour
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Kearny, NJ: Highlights of NYC Helicopter Tour

There’s no better way to see New York than from the air and helicopter tours don’t have to cost the earth. Feel the history as you soar above Ellis Island, Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge and more on this short but perfectly tailored flight that brings you eye to eye with the iconic Statue of Liberty. Choose between multiple departures throughout the day, with a maximum of six travelers per flight.
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  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$200
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New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island
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New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island

See New York City’s skyline and the many iconic sights of the city on this helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple with an exclusive sightseeing tour of the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park, to name just a few, plus Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and much more. Then continue to see Brooklyn, Staten Island and more. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day to fit into almost any schedule.
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  • 25 to 30 minutes
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$429
Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight
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Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight

Catch a bird's eye view of the Big Apple during this helicopter ride in Manhattan. Look out over the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the financial district and more. You’ll also spot top sights like Ellis Island and the Empire State Building during this unique sightseeing flight of one of the world's most iconic cities. As you go, enjoy a memorable experience of the city that few other visitors get to experience.
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  • 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$249
New York, NY: The Central Park Helicopter Tour
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New York, NY: The Central Park Helicopter Tour

Though millions of people visit New York's Central Park each year, very few of them enjoy views of the historic urban park from the sky. On this quick helicopter sightseeing tour, take in unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
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  • 17 to 19 minutes
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$274
Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour
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Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of New York City’s top attractions—and admire a perspective of the city that most visitors miss—with this deluxe, extended helicopter tour. Pick from numerous daily flight times, and get above the city’s bustle. With your pilot’s guidance, spot highlights like the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park. You’ll even venture farther north than most helicopter tours to see Harlem and Yankee Stadium.
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  • 18 to 20 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$279
Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
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Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

Celebrate a special occasion or just elevate your sightseeing with a small-group helicopter flight above Manhattan. The short ride offers amazing views over New York City that you couldn’t get any other way. Soar over landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and more. It's a thrilling and affordable way to see the Big Apple in under 15 minutes.
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  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$249
New York City Night Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
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New York City Night Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey

Whether you’re new to the city or have lived there your entire life, experiencing New York at night by air is a unique experience. See the sparkling lights of New York City from the seat of a helicopter and view landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building from the top.
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  • 25 to 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$274
New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour from Kearny New Jersey
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New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour from Kearny New Jersey

The skyline is one of New York City’s most impressive features, and though there are several observation decks and rooftop bars in the city, none offer as complete a view as a helicopter ride. With this helicopter tour, you can admire the Manhattan skyline in its entirety, making it ideal for travelers who want to see it all and are short on time.
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  • 17 to 19 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$235
Taste of New York Helicopter Tour from Kearny, NJ
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Taste of New York Helicopter Tour from Kearny, NJ

Get unobstructed views of the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty on this helicopter tour. With a small group of just six people or fewer, you'll enjoy an intimate atmosphere while hovering above New York's most famous attractions. Listen to in-depth commentary from your guide, see more of the city in less time, and take advantage of the chance for epic aerial photo ops from your bird's-eye view of Manhattan.
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  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$200
The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York
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The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York

Enjoy a spectacular bird’s-eye aerial perspective of New York City on a small-group helicopter tour above Manhattan. Choose a morning or afternoon start time to suit your needs, then meet your pilot at the Manhattan Heliport and take to the air. Look out for highlights like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and more. Ideal for first-time visitors and residents alike.
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  • 25 to 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$389
Central Park Helicopter Tour
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Central Park Helicopter Tour

Central Park and the Statue of Liberty are not only cherished by New Yorkers, they are significant to our country’s history. Experience each of these NYC treasures on this helicopter tour as well as Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum, Manhattan’s Central Park receives about 35 million visitors each year, but you will have the best view of it all on this tour. Look Lady Liberty in the eye and see where millions of immigrants entered our beloved country at Ellis Island, cruise by the Empire State Building, fly along Central Park, and see the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum.
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  • 17 to 19 minutes
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New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
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New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour from New Jersey

See breathtaking views of New York City as you fly into the city from Essex County Airport in New Jersey. Essex County airport in New Jersey is accessible by a 45-minute taxi ride from Midtown or via public transportation from the Port Authority Building in NYC on 42nd Street. Sit back for the ride of your life on your 30–35-minute journey showcasing iconic landmarks like the American Dream Mall and Metlife Stadium before reaching the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and more. A once in a lifetime experience you are sure to never stop talking about!
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  • 30 to 35 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$274
Kearny, NJ: Ultimate NYC Helicopter Tour
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Kearny, NJ: Ultimate NYC Helicopter Tour

There's nothing like a helicopter tour to enjoy unparalleled New York City views—but most tours make you pick and choose which sights you'd like to see. On this complete NYC helicopter tour, don't miss a thing. See top attractions all over the city, from Ellis Island and the South Street Seaport, to the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park. By the time you head back, you can truly say you've seen it all.
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  • 20 to 25 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$275
NYC Helicopter VIP Sightseeing Tour
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NYC Helicopter VIP Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy a new and unique perspective on New York City with this VIP helicopter tour. Select a flight time that works for you, make your way to the helipad, and take to the skies above the Big Apple. During your tour, you can spot landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty and soar over the Hudson River.
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  • 25 to 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$389
New York, NY: The Grand Helicopter Tour
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New York, NY: The Grand Helicopter Tour

Get a bird's eye view over the Big Apple during this attraction-packed helicopter ride over New York. View top landmarks from the air, from the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges to Wall Street, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Upgrade to include an aerial ride over the iconic Yankee Stadium and a sightseeing boat cruise along Battery Park.
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  • 20 to 25 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$354
Liberty Helicopter Tour
3.3
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Liberty Helicopter Tour

We been flying tours in NYC over 20 years with amazing The best way to experience the symbols and sights of America’s freedom is on the Liberty Tour. See the Statue of Liberty eye to eye, take in a bird’s eye view of Ellis and Governor’s Island, fly over the South Street Seaport, and check out the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges on the way to visiting the Wall Street Financial Center, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. On this tour you will experience the first taste of freedom for millions of immigrants on this much loved New York helicopter tour.
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  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$224
Private Romantic NYC Helicopter and Champagne Tour
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Private Romantic NYC Helicopter and Champagne Tour

Get a bird's-eye perspective on New York City's famous skyline during a private helicopter ride. Soar over major Manhattan landmarks like Central Park, the Empire State Building, Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty, and others upon request while your pilot provides narration on the stunning sights below. Choose from three different aircraft and levels of luxury, and celebrate your aerial adventure with an in-flight Champagne toast.
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  • 30 minutes
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Q:How much does it cost to ride a helicopter in NYC?
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A helicopter ride in NYC usually costs from US$200 to US$350 per person, depending on the length of the ride and the location of the heliport from which you depart. Most helicopter tours are shared with other passengers, but a private tour can cost around US$2,000 per group.

Q:Are NYC helicopter tours worth it?
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Yes, a helicopter ride in NYC is worth it. Helicopters give you a bird’s-eye view of the Big Apple and let you see the true expanse of the city across all five boroughs. Travelers looking for an adrenaline rush will find a helicopter ride an exhilarating sightseeing option.

Q:What is the best time of day for a helicopter tour in NYC?
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There's no bad time of day for an NYC helicopter ride. The morning may offer softer light best for photography, though nothing beats a sunset view for romantic vibes. Some tours offer nighttime options, which are great for seeing the glittering lights of the City That Never Sleeps from above.

Q:How much is a helicopter ride from Manhattan to JFK?
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The 5-minute helicopter ride from Midtown Manhattan to JFK airport typically costs US$200 per passenger. One option is a helicopter transfer that includes a sightseeing tour; you can meet your pilot at your arrival airport, see the Big Apple's major sites from the sky, and then get dropped off at the heliport of your choosing.

Q:Why are helicopter tours so expensive?
A:

Helicopters are expensive machines to own and operate, and trustworthy tour providers put the money you spend into maintaining vehicles that are safe for all passengers. Operating a helicopter requires training pilots, high insurance and fuel costs, and expensive storage and repairs, which contribute to a safer and more comfortable ride.

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