New York City

15 Best NYC Helicopter Tours

The helicopter flights: departures from downtown and the New Jersey side, with doors-off versions for photographers who want nothing between lens and skyline. Nothing resets your sense of Manhattan’s scale like seeing it from above.

4.NYC: Big Apple Helicopter Tour

Experience New York from above with a 15 to 30-minute helicopter tour showcasing landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Central Park.

★ 4.8

“It was absolutely amazing! The pilot made me feel so safe and gave such an interesting tour of New York it was wonderful to learn and take in the views. The staff were incredible too so friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better.…”

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5.Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight

Experience New York from above on a 15-minute helicopter tour. See iconic landmarks, skyline, and harbor with stunning views and professional guides.

★ 4.5

“Helicopter right was phenomenal ! Staff were great. Views were out of this world. Amazing service all round. Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed”

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7.New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing

Experience stunning aerial views of Manhattan's landmarks from a helicopter, with knowledgeable pilots and flexible scheduling—perfect for memorable sightseeing.

★ 4.5

“It is a must do experience. It is safe and nice. An over view of the Manhattan from above. The 20 min was enough to see the most popular sights.”

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8.New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour

Experience New York from the air with a 20-minute helicopter tour over iconic landmarks like Statue of Liberty and Central Park, guided by expert pilots.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic female pilot brought us on a very smooth flight around NYC. Very pleasant flight with good information on the sights and great music on board too. Very helpful and pleasant staff in the waiting area. Highly recommend.”

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9.New York Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline Tour

Experience New York City from above on this nighttime helicopter tour, with stunning illuminated landmarks and breathtaking views lasting 25–30 minutes.

★ 4.5

“Its definitely an experience. They are super organised professional and communication is on point. The actual flight was 20 mins, it was clean and smooth. The pilot was fabulous He pointed out everything. Overall the experience i would highly recommend. I am normally nervous with…”

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10.The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City

Experience New York City from the sky with a 17-20 minute helicopter tour featuring iconic sights like Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Brooklyn Bridge.

★ 4.5

“its a good experience flying not the same as an airplane totally different asome i recomended a litle expeensive but worth it”

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11.New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island

Experience New York City from above on a 25-30 minute helicopter tour covering Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island with breathtaking views and flexible timings.

★ 5.0

“I loved every second of the heliNY experience Can’t say once in a lifetime as plan to do it every-time I am in big apple area”

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13.New York City Grand Island Helicopter Tour

Experience New York City from the sky on a 30-minute helicopter tour revealing iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Brooklyn Bridge.

★ 4.0

“From the moment we arrived attendants and staff were very courteous and helpful. The pilot was friendly and the flight was amazing. Highly recommend taking the flight.”

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15.Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

Experience stunning Manhattan views from a helicopter with this 12-15 minute tour, perfect for quick, memorable sightseeing above NYC’s iconic landmarks.

★ 4.5

“Not only was this our first time in a helicopter, it was my son's first time NYC, so this was a great experience for him, and a great way to see the NYC skyline, as well as Liberty Island, Governors Island and Ellis Island, not…”

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More NYC Helicopter Tours

4.8New York City Night Skyline Tour by Helicopter1 day$275 4.8From New Jersey: NYC Skyline Helicopter Tour30 min$312 4.6From Westchester: New York City Scenic Helicopter Tour30 - 45 minutes$395 4.5New York City Skyline Helicopter Tour from New Jersey30 to 35 minutes (approx.)$329.00 4.5The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York25 to 30 minutes (approx.)$389.00 4.9From Westchester: Private NYC Helicopter Tour for 2-6 People30 - 45 minutes$1,630 4.8New Jersey: New York City Night Skyline Helicopter Tour25 min$275 5.0New York City Night Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey25 to 30 minutes (approx.)$312.55 4.0NYC Helicopter VIP Sightseeing Tour25 to 30 minutes (approx.)$389.00 5.0From Westchester: New York Helicopter Piloting Experience1 hour - 90 minutes$670 4.0Private Romantic NYC Helicopter Scenic Charter with Champagne30 minutes (approx.)$4,465.00 4.9New York: Private Scenic Helicopter Charter with Champagne30 min$4,465 5.0New York City: Romantic Helicopter Proposal30 - 45 minutes$3,600 5.0NYC Helicopter Proposal Tour with Photos and Champagne$3,600.00 5.0Private Fall Foliage Helicopter Tour of the Hudson Valley30 min$950 5.0NYC: City and Fall Foliage Helicopter Tour45 min$440 5.0Private Helicopter Transfer from Lower Manhattan to New York Airports10 minutes (approx.)$2,323.34 Private Hudson Valley Fall Foliage Helicopter Charter from Manhattan$3,180.00 Luxury Spa Retreat with Private Helicopter from NYC$15,800.00 Private Dream Date with Helicopter Ride in New York$9,200.00 4.8NYC: Helicopter Tour over New York with Proposal Package30 min$3,520