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The 15 Best NYC Helicopter Tours

23 tours  ·  from $237 a head

Fifteen minutes over the Hudson costs more than most New York days, so the details matter. These 15 flights are compared on route, length, heliport fees and whether the doors come off.

New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - Lower Manhattan, seen from above
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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

1.Manhattan Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,076 reviews · 12 - 30 minutes · from $299Our pick

Take off from Downtown Manhattan Heliport with a professional pilot and prerecorded narration in a choice of languages, subject to availability. The route can include the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and Central Park. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20 or 30 minute flight. Window seats are not guaranteed.

“The views from the Helicopter was amazing.Our pilot was knowledgeable and professional. Definitely well worth it on are layover in New York.”

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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour - Wide windows and pilot narration
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NYC: Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

2.Manhattan Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,826 reviews · from $299

Take a 15- to 30-minute helicopter flight over New York with an English-speaking pilot who points out landmarks such as Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Large convex windows offer broad views, and the group is limited to six. Departure points vary, so check your selected option and any helipad fees before booking.

“It's great. The pilot was really nice with good explanations on what we were seeing. However if you go at the top of Top of the Rock, the Edge etc, the helicopter tour is not mandatory as the view is not that different. But all the organisation with the team was perfect.”

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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York - What 12 to 15 minutes feels like
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The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

3.The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,842 reviews · 12 to 15 minutes (approx.) · from $236Best value

Take a shared helicopter flight from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, near Battery Park. In about 12 to 15 minutes, you’ll see Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Midtown and Central Park from above, with live commentary from your pilot. The fare is $236.55 per person, plus a mandatory $40 heliport fee.

“It was perfect. The crew was amazing. Every detail was covered. It was really simple to walk in and enjoy your ride”

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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour - Manhattan’s skyline from the river
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NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour

4.Big Apple Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,826 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $274

Take off from Pier 6 for a 15 to 30 minute helicopter flight over New York. Look for the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan’s skyline, Central Park and famous bridges, with pilot commentary in English. The aircraft holds up to six passengers, and the longer options can reach Yankee Stadium and the New Jersey Palisades.

“It was a great course seeing New York from both angles Fun and efficient. I would definitely recommend it”

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Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight - Looking north along Manhattan
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Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight

5.Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,458 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $259

Zip Aviation’s 12 to 15 minute flight departs from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at Pier 6 in a six-passenger Bell 407. Follow the harbor past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, then look up Manhattan’s skyline toward the Intrepid before returning along the Hudson. The $259 price excludes a $40 heliport and security fee.

“We came for my son’s 11th birthday. Being asked if he could sit in the front made the experience very special”

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NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights (Heliport fees Incl.) - From Downtown Manhattan Heliport to the harbor
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NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights (Heliport fees Incl.)

6.NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights (Heliport fees Incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,262 reviews · 12 to 15 minutes (approx.) · from $322Top rated

Take a 12 to 15-minute shared helicopter flight from Downtown Manhattan Heliport, with room for up to six passengers. Look for the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, One World Trade Center and other landmarks through floor-to-ceiling windows while your pilot provides live commentary. Heliport fees are included.

“It was a thrilling ride over Manhattan. My wife and I took this ride as a way to celebrate our seven and one-half year wedding anniversary. We definitely reached new heights!!”

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NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing (Heliport fees Incl) - From the harbor to the bridges
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NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing (Heliport fees Incl)

7.NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing (Heliport fees Incl)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,110 reviews · 17 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $354

Take a shared helicopter flight over New York, departing from East River Piers for views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the bridges, and more. Your pilot provides live commentary in English, and the cabin has floor-to-ceiling windows. Flights last about 17 to 20 minutes, carry up to six passengers, and include heliport fees.

“It was just magical, just like in the movies. The turned to be best for occations like this. Truly, recommend.”

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New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour - Ground Zero, the river and the famous towers
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New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour

8.New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 799 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $279

Take an 18 to 20-minute helicopter flight from Downtown Manhattan, passing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park and major Midtown landmarks. A pilot provides live commentary, with an audio guide also included. The six-passenger flight costs $279 per person, plus a $40 heliport fee.

“Great experience, highly recommended, seeing New York from the air so close up is something else, my first experience in a helicopter felt very safe and in good hands.”

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NY Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline (Heliport fees Incl) - The Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan
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NY Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline (Heliport fees Incl)

9.NY Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline (Heliport fees Incl)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 636 reviews · 25 to 30 minutes (approx.) · from $354

Fly from Linden Municipal Airport over Newark and along New York’s waterways, taking in the Statue of Liberty, the Financial District, Times Square, Central Park, and the George Washington Bridge after dark. This shared helicopter tour lasts about 25 to 30 minutes, includes pilot narration and facility fees, and offers a requested shuttle from Linden train station.

“Absolutely amazing experience we loved it just got back from NYC and it was one of the highlights of our trip! However look into it carefully as we just presumed it was in New York which was where we were staying in Manhattan and it actually wasn’t !! So we then had a mad dash and a very expensive taxi to New Jersey to catch our flight so all in all the experience was an amazing one but very expensive!”

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The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City - Cost, timing, and the real value
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The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City

10.The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 498 reviews · 17 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $265

Fly with Charm Aviation NYC on a shared helicopter tour over Manhattan and the Hudson River. In about 17 to 20 minutes, you’ll pass the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Yankee Stadium, and the George Washington Bridge, with live commentary from the pilot. The group is limited to six passengers.

“Great way to see the city and so many sites: Statue of Liberty, yankee stadium, Empire State Building, etc. Comfortable, entertaining, and so fun.”

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NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan & Brooklyn (Heliport Fees Incl.) - A shared cabin and an assigned seat
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NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan & Brooklyn (Heliport Fees Incl.)

11.NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan & Brooklyn (Heliport Fees Incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 25 to 30 minutes (approx.) · from $461

Take a shared helicopter flight from East River Piers for aerial views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and New York Harbor. The 25 to 30 minute trip includes live English commentary, floor-to-ceiling windows and heliport fees. You may see the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the bridges and more. Seating is assigned based on passenger weights, so you cannot count on a particular seat.

“Wish there would have been more narration. Other passengers were so focused on recording everything with their phones and taking selfies that they didn’t care they kept blocking our view.”

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From Westchester: NYC Private Helicopter Tour for Couples - From Central Park to the Manhattan skyline
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From Westchester: NYC Private Helicopter Tour for Couples

12.From Westchester: NYC Private Helicopter Tour for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 287 reviews · 30 - 45 minutes

Take a private 30- or 45-minute flight for two in a Robinson R44 helicopter, departing from Westchester County Airport. You’ll see Central Park, Yankee Stadium and Manhattan’s skyline, with a longer flight offering more time toward Lower Manhattan. Choose day, sunset or evening, and add a Manhattan pickup if you prefer not to arrange the trip yourself.

“Absolutely amazing, the team where excellent and helped with every detail. Planned proposal pre flight which was the most magical moment ever and the crew helped with videos and pictures, the flight itself was absolutely amazing, insane views of NYC and our pilot was amazing with knowledge of the area. Overall this was an incredible experience and I couldn’t praise them further !!”

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New York City Grand Island Helicopter Tour - How the aircraft changes the experience
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New York City Grand Island Helicopter Tour

13.New York City Grand Island Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $389

Take a 25 to 30 minute helicopter ride from downtown Manhattan past the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, and Yankee Stadium. The group is capped at six, but seating depends on aircraft balance, so a window seat is not guaranteed. Budget an extra $40 per person for the heliport fee.

“A fabulous experience would thoroughly recommend, well worth the money seeing Central Park and the vastness of it was great and the skyline. Really finished off a great trip to New York, cant wait to return”

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Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour - The Midtown skyline from the air
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Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour

14.Deluxe Manhattan Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 18 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $279

Fly for about 18 to 20 minutes from the East River, taking in the Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan, Central Park, Harlem, the George Washington Bridge and more. This small-group flight carries up to six passengers and goes farther north than many Manhattan helicopter trips. Audio commentary is offered, but headset function and language availability can vary.

“The helicopter ride itself was great but the 82$ “security charge” that we were charged on arrival, made the trip very expensive.”

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Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour - Harbor views: Liberty, Ellis, and Battery Park
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Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

15.Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 12 to 15 minutes (approx.) · from $259

Take a 12 to 15-minute helicopter flight from a downtown Manhattan heliport, with aerial views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Times Square, and Central Park. The aircraft carries up to six passengers. Plan for a $40-per-person heliport fee, a 45-minute early check-in, and weather-dependent timing.

“Absolutely stunning! Awesome nice stuff. Would recommend anytime!! Check in was easy, the flight comfortable.”

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