The 15 Best Helicopter Tours in Los Angeles

1.Hollywood & Beverly Hills Celebrity Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 835 reviews · 20 min · from $199Our pick

Fly from Burbank over Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, the Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios, Hollywood Bowl, and Warner Bros. Studios. Your pilot provides live commentary through noise-canceling headsets. Flights carry up to three passengers plus the pilot, with private and small-group options available.

“Amazing experience ! Highly recommend ! Pilot Kristina with a K was the best! Thank you”

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2.Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Take a private 15-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach with live narration. You’ll see the Queen Mary, downtown, Shoreline Village, Belmont Shore Pier, USS Iowa, Vincent Thomas Bridge, and the harbor. Flights carry two or three people, with headsets provided.

“This is first time my son and I in California. And also first time to explore private helicopter tour. Everything is perfect. My son really like this experience.”

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3.Los Angeles Night Helicopter Tour: Hollywood & City Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 30 min · from $299

Take a 30-minute night flight from Burbank with Lite Flight Helicopters, limited to three passengers plus the pilot. You’ll see Hollywood, the Griffith Observatory, Downtown LA, Dodger Stadium, LA Live, Crypto.com Arena, and the Hollywood Sign from above. Your flight time is confirmed after booking.

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4.California Coastline & Hollywood Celebrity Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 30 min · from $299

You’ll fly with an English-speaking pilot over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, the Getty Center, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Flights carry up to three passengers plus the pilot. Guides such as Kristina, Tom, and Drew have earned praise for calm, friendly commentary.

“It was a beautiful tour over Hollywood/Beverly hills area towards the coastline. The team and the pilot were very professional too. I felt safe flying with him.”

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5.Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $270

Take a private helicopter flight from Long Beach over Los Angeles at sunset or after dark. With room for up to three passengers, your pilot may point out downtown, Dodger Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, USC, Griffith Observatory, the Getty, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Sign.

“What an amazing group of people working here. They were friendly our pilot was awesome and super kind with us. Made the two young ones feel extra comfortable before taking off and we all loved the flight!!! Will definitely start bringing my guests to fly with you again and again ♥️”

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6.Private 1-Hour Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $620

Fly from Van Nuys Airport with a professional pilot over Malibu Canyon, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Downtown LA, Dodger Stadium, and the Hollywood Sign. The helicopter carries up to three passengers, with headsets for commentary and plenty of photo opportunities.

“We had a fantastic time and this was possibly the highlight of our LA stay. Peter is a fantastic pilot and a wonderful host, so it’s his wife. We had a warm welcome, lots of interesting facts and stories during the flight and felt super comfortable and safe. Don’t hesitate and book this stunning flight!”

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7.30-Minute Tandem Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 38 reviews · 1 hour · from $325

Meet your instructor at Carbon Beach for a tandem paragliding flight over Malibu, the Pacific, and nearby foothills. After a short briefing, you run a few steps from either a 1,400-foot or 3,000-foot launch point, then glide for up to 30 minutes before landing on the beach. Bring water, sturdy shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt.

“The guide was very professional and made it very easy for my first paragliding experience. I wasn’t sure how I might feel when we stepped off the edge to takeoff, but rather than being nervous, it was exciting and quite peaceful soaring above the terrain. We stayed in flight for about 30 minutes so I got to settle in to the experience and landed light a feather onto the beach. I would definitely recommend this activity with this guide and look forward to my next paragliding experience.”

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8.Experience Helicopter Attractions of Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $649

Meet in Burbank for a 45 to 50-minute helicopter flight over Los Angeles. Your experienced pilot points out Beverly Hills homes, the Hollywood Sign, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dodger Stadium, Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood Bowl. Each passenger gets a window seat, with up to three people per helicopter.

“Beautiful views and great staff. Knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the tour. Orbic Air is a great team to do your tour.”

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9.Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $320

Meet your instructor in Malibu, receive a 10-minute safety briefing, and launch from one of 10 mountain sites for a tandem flight of about 30 minutes. Claude, an experienced pilot, handles the wing while you enjoy views of the Pacific and Malibu hills.

“Had a little rough communication at the start. And the local brush fire didn't help. But eventually we connected and I got to take flight! I could loose the take off and landing, but the flight itself was amazing!”

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10.Los Angeles Helicopter Tour & Malibu Mountaintop Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1h 30m · from $649

Take a private 90-minute helicopter flight from Burbank over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Malibu. Land for 30 minutes on a private Malibu mountaintop, where you can enjoy Pacific views and a complimentary champagne toast. Pilots such as Tommy and Ben have earned praise for smooth flights and clear guidance.

“We really enjoyed the helicopter flight over LA, the beaches and the mountains of Malibu! Our pilot Tommy went to great efforts and the flight was very comfortable. Highly recommended and an unforgettable memory for my fiancée and me :-)”

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11.Private Helicopter Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, and Long Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight from Long Beach over Redondo and Hermosa beaches, Rancho Palos Verdes, Long Beach Harbor, the Queen Mary, and coastal coves. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset. The flight carries two or three passengers, making it a memorable date, birthday, or family outing.

“Our tour guide was professional, knowledgeable, and had a great personality. My daughter and I had a great time.”

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12.Malibu Hills to Beach: Tandem Paragliding Flight Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $250

Meet your guide near Malibu beach, ride up to a grassy hilltop, and launch into a 25-minute tandem flight over the coast. You will learn takeoff, turning, and landing skills while securely harnessed to an instructor such as Don. Flight video is included, and weather may change the plan.

“Don was really good at explaining everything and making sure the ride was safe for us. If anyone wants to do paragliding, I would recommend to do it with Don.”

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13.Hollywood and Beaches 50-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $540

Fly over Los Angeles with a private group and pilot Peter, taking in the Hollywood sign, downtown skyscrapers, Dodger Stadium, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, and Sunset Boulevard. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, but check weight rules, air traffic limits, and the strict no-refund policy before booking.

“This was our first helicopter ride. Our guide was so helpful and made us feel very comfortable. I highly recommend this experience. A must do for visiting LA.”

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14.Hooray for Hollywood 35-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $450

Fly over Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Hills with pilot Peter or another Group 3 pilot. This private 35-minute flight includes the Hollywood sign, Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre, Sunset Boulevard, and broad views toward Venice Beach when airspace and weather allow.

“This was one of the most memorable experiences we’ve had as a family. Our pilot Peter was amazing! His wife Claudia was so sweet and helped calm my nerves. We would go again anytime!”

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15.California Coast and Canyons 35-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $450

From Van Nuys Airport, your pilot takes you over Topanga Canyon, the Santa Monica Mountains, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood Hills. This private flight lasts about 35 minutes and requires two passengers minimum, with weight limits and weather rules to note.

“Everything was amazing. Staff and pilot did an amazing job! I would recommend this to anyone wanting something to do!”

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