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Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Tours from Las Vegas

Soar over the famous landscapes of the Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim. Each helicopter tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim begins with airplane transportation from the Las Vegas area to the Grand Canyon. After arriving the South Rim, find breathtaking aerial views aboard a sightseeing helicopter tour. Embark on the experience of a lifetime at the Grand Canyon South Rim with Papillon.

Why Book a South Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour?

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter tours have introduced millions of guests to the wonders of the Grand Canyon over the last 50 years. As the preferred provider for the Grand Canyon National Park Service, we’re certified to fly the entire Grand Canyon. Our South Rim helicopter tours soar over the deepest and widest rock gorges in the park. Gaze out over the steepest sides of the canyon, catch glimpses of desert wildlife, and snap a few photos of these world-famous views.

Whether on the ground or in the sky, this area of the Grand Canyon is sure to impress the entire family.

white and red helicopter flies over the grand canyon

Grand Canyon Deluxe with Helicopter

This day trip from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park starts with an airplane flight with aerial views of Hoover Dam. At the South Rim, you'll enjoy a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon expanse!

starting from
$849.00
per/person

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South Rim Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas FAQs

Can you get a helicopter from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim?

  • Papillon does not offer direct helicopter flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim. However, we do offer flights that take off from the South Rim and ground transportation that will take you there.

    Each helicopter tour of the South Rim begins with bus or airplane transportation from Sin City to the helicopter terminal in the Grand Canyon National Park. From there, your helicopter will lift off and soar over the breathtaking sights of the Grand Canyon South Rim.

How much is the helicopter ride of the Grand Canyon South Rim?

  • The cost to include a helicopter flight with a tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim depends on one factor: how you want to get there.

    We offer three different tour vehicles that will take you from the Las Vegas area to the Grand Canyon South Rim.

    • Motorcoach Tour
    • Luxury Sprinter Tour
    • Airplane Tour

    All three tours offer the same length helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon. To find the price of each, simply visit the tour listing page.

    Learn more about the price of helicopter tours from Las Vegas.

 

Helicopter Tours of the Grand Canyon South Rim

Airplane Flights from Las Vegas to South Rim with Helicopter Tour

You can visit the Grand Canyon National Park from Las Vegas and enjoy an entire day of sightseeing and activities. Arrive at our terminal in nearby Boulder City, NV, where your fixed-wing airplane will be waiting. Soar along side the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the mighty Colorado River before arriving at Grand Canyon National Park and landing at the airport near the entrance to the South Rim.

After landing at the South Rim, you will board a state-of-the-art helicopter for a 30-minute flight over the Grand Canyon’s North and South Rims. Gaze out over the widest and deepest parts of the Grand Canyon National Park, the Colorado River winding beneath you, and the Kaibab forest lining the canyon's edge. After your aerial excursion, prepare for more astonishing views by ground, which include transfers to the Grand Canyon National Park’s most scenic lookout point. Round out your South Rim adventure with a boxed lunch and free time to explore the Rim Trail or shop for souvenirs.

Due to the distance, direct helicopter flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim are not available; however, Papillon offers daily departures via sightseeing airplane that can transport your group in style to the Grand Canyon National Park much more quickly than driving the distance. You can also opt to include pick-up and drop-off from a select number of hotels in Downtown Las Vegas or on the Strip.