Airplane Tours

45-min Grand Canyon National Park Airplane Tour with Optional Hummer Tour

Grand Canyon South Rim view at sunset, part of 45min airplane tour.

Guest viewing Grand Canyon from airplane window on South Rim tour.

Guests enjoying a Hummer tour at Grand Canyon National Park.

Hummer parked at Grand Canyon viewpoint with scenic canyon backdrop.

Duration

45 min - 3 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

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4.8/5

(976)

Maddie

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

We chose Maverick based on recommendations and positive reviews, and we were not let down. We received an email reminder about our flight, enjoyed a smooth check-in, and experienced professional service throughout. Our pilot shared interesting commentary about various sights (it's the Grand Canyon, everything's stunning!) during the flight. I think 45 minutes is just right since you fly about 10 minutes over the pine forest, leaving you with around 25 minutes over the Canyon-any shorter would mean less time to be wowed! Our trip was at 10 am, so if you have a similar time, make sure to snap a lot of pictures on the way out; the return flight is into the sun, which can create reflections. Highly recommend it!

Nathan

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

What an incredible experience! Words can’t quite capture the feeling of the helicopter taking off, flying for a few minutes, and then suddenly, the world drops away as you soar over the canyon rim into the canyon itself! The flight lasted about 45 minutes, but it flew by in an instant. The pilot narrated points of interest during the flight, but honestly, it didn’t register as I was simply in awe of the majestic scenery. Visiting the Grand Canyon and taking a helicopter flight was on my bucket list, so being able to do both together was amazing. If you have the chance to do this, don’t hesitate; it’s truly life-changing and worth every penny!

Max

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

My wife and I had been eagerly anticipating this trip for years. As a former Army Helicopter Pilot who served in Vietnam, I was thrilled when the staff arranged for Sean, another ex-Army pilot who flew in Afghanistan, to be our pilot. We were lucky enough to sit in the front, which not only brought back memories for me but also let my wife experience the flight from my perspective. The aerial view of the Canyon was absolutely stunning, to say the least. Sean was incredibly skilled and professional, providing insightful commentary throughout the flight. Huge thanks to Maverick for giving us an unforgettable experience.

Brace yourself for a sky-high adventure and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Grand Canyon on an aerial tour.

With multilingual audio narration on board, you'll be getting the lowdown on all things Grand Canyon as you fly on a state-of-the art helicopter or airplane.

Soar over the Colorado River, Kaibab National Forest, and the magnificent canyon gorges and rock formations like Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, and the Kaibab Plateau.

Add a thrilling Hummer tour to your experience, for an even more in-depth look at the stunning South Rim scenery.

Did you know? The Grand Canyon is so vast, that it creates its own weather system. Keep an eye out for this natural spectacle!

Airplane tour

45-min airplane tour of North and South Rim (as per option selected)

Multilingual audio narration (Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Russian)

Helicopter tour

45-min helicopter tour of North and South Rim (as per option selected)

Multilingual audio narration (Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Russian)

Hummer tour

2-hour Hummer tour (as per option selected)

English narration

TOTAL DURATION3 hours
Start point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (South Rim Terminal)
Get direction
1. Airplane tour
Tickets included
45 min
Passes By
Grand Canyon South Rim
Colorado River
Kaibab Forest
Grand Canyon North
2. Hummer tour
Tickets included (based on selection)
2 hr
3 attractions
Highlights
Duck on a Rock
Yavapai Point
Moran Point
End point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (South Rim Terminal)
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION3 hours
Start point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (South Rim Terminal)
Get direction
1. Helicopter tour
Tickets included
45 min
Passes By
Grand Canyon South Rim
Colorado River
Kaibab Forest
Grand Canyon North
2. Hummer tour
Tickets included (based on selection)
2 hr
3 attractions
Highlights
Duck on a Rock
Yavapai Point
Moran Point
End point
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (South Rim Terminal)
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Ehv
Feb 2026
Verified booking
It was an amaxing experience! It is God's wonder! Flying above the woods and then suddenly be part of this wonder Thanks to the Papillon helicopter crew!
Laurie
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Just Beautiful!! Only thing I wish we had more of a narration of what the formations names and meanings- but so happy we went, just loved it!
Steve
Jan 2026
Verified booking
The views from inside the canyon were spectacular! The pilot Justin was excellent very professional and very informative! The whole experience will never be forgotten.
Gavin
Dec 2025
Verified booking
It was disappointing. We spent too much time over the forest. The canyon was spectacular for those that could see. Passengers in the middle at the back could barely view. The music in the headphones was too loud and we couldn't hear the pilot. All in all, definitely not value for money.
Christina
Dec 2025
Verified booking
Best way to see the Grand Canyon!

What to bring

All guests booked on a tour must have government-issued forms of identification.

Wear layered clothing from March to September, and winter clothing should be worn from October to mid-March.

Comfortable, sturdy, toe-covering shoes are a must to handle rough terrain. Sneakers or hiking boots are highly recommended.

What's not allowed

You may bring a bottle of water, however, the bottle is not allowed to be opened on the aircraft.

The use of ‘Selfie Sticks’ and extending camera poles is strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.

Passengers under the age of 15 cannot travel alone and must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+ years of age).

Accessibility

The airplane has a lift or boarding ramp for collapsible wheelchair accessibility.

If using a motorized wheelchair, please notify staff if it operates with a wet or dry battery at the time of booking.

Additional Information

For comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing 300 pounds or more will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.

No-show reservations will be canceled if the passenger has not checked in at least 45 minutes before flight time.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 45 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines.

Address: 3555 Airport Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, United States.

Get directions to the redemption point