Best Helicopter Tours in New York City

43 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 43 helicopter tours in New York City using 28,547 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is New York Fall Foliage Helicopter Charter 1 hr (9.5/10). Prices start at $250 and most cost between $330 and $15,900. A typical one lasts 5 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 New York Fall Foliage Helicopter Charter 1 hr

435 reviews · $6,250 · 1 hr

Most reviewed

9,247 reviews · $271

Reviewers like: friendly staff, memorable experience, spectacular views

Watch for: high price, short flight

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 New York Fall Foliage Helicopter Charter 1 hr TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (435) $6,250 1 hr
2 NYC Helicopter Proposal Tour with Photos and Champagne TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (3) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (295) $3,780 –
3 New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights 15 min TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (1,367) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (7,880) $271 –
4 New York Helicopter Tour 15 min TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 4.4★ (1,465) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (7,490) $284 –
5 New York City Scenic Helicopter Tour TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.7★ (75) – –
6 New York Fall Foliage Helicopter Tour 45 min TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (7) $441 45 min
7 New York City Night Lights Helicopter Tour 30 min TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (20) $334 –
8 New York City Helicopter Tour from New Jersey 30 min TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (672) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (488) $330 –
9 New York City Sunset Helicopter Tour 40 min TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (16) · GetYourGuide 4.5★ (7) $406 40 min
10 New York City Lakeside Proposal Helicopter Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) $10,800 3 hrs

Questions

What is the best helicopter tour in New York City?

New York Fall Foliage Helicopter Charter 1 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.5/10) of the 43 helicopter tours in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 435 reviews.

How much do helicopter tours in New York City cost?

Listed prices start at $250; the median is $2,734, and most cost between $330 and $15,900. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are helicopter tours in New York City?

The median listed duration is 5 hrs.

Which helicopter tour in New York City has the most reviews?

New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights 15 min, with 9,247 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.8/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide