Seeing Vegas from the air is a strange thing to behold - giant buildings in the desert. Whether booking for your main flight in, or flying for fun as an excursion, use our links to find the best option and a good deal.
Getting To Vegas
You probably know this already, but before we get to the day trip excursion flights. If you're willing to make a stop or two on the way to Vegas, you may be able to cut a great deal. Put your dates and location into Skyscanner.
Maverick Helicpter and Plane Flights
Maverick inhabit one of the first buildings you will pass as you enter Vegas for the first time. Seemingly just over the road at the end of The Strip oposite the Mandalay bay (though is is Vegas distances, so its actually a fair distance down the road), Maverick are positioned at the edge of McCarren Airport airfield. Here you can easily park up, or get dropped off in a taxi, and walk straight into their waiting room before boarding your flight. So don't worry, no airport check-in or any of that. The flights depart a little further away, not far, but will pick you up from your hotel!
Helicopter Flights
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Vegas Nights
This is an awesome trip. For around 120 dollars per person you basically do a lap of The Strip at night. The sheer size, number of lights, catching a view of the fountains from the air... It is all breathtaking. If you are put off by a long helicopter or plane ride, but want to do something exciting this is for you. It's well worth the money, and you'll never forget it.
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Vegas Dream Sunset Tour
Vegas Dream Sunset tour will take you at the most beuatiful time of day around Vegas and out over hte desert, where your trip will include a magnificent view of The Hoover Dam. Its really special, last 2.5 hours and costs around 260 dollars each.
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Skywalk Odyssey
You can see the Grand Canyon in under 5 hours! This express helicopter tour takes you to Grand Canyon West and to the Skywalk - a glass walkway taking you out over the Canyon. Be sure to read our page on The Grand Canyon and know the difference between the West, South, and North Rims. But this is a great option and see more here.
Plane Flight Excursions
A taxi ride a little further south (20 mins) from Maverick's location on The Strip is Henerson Executive Airport. This is where you can take a plane from for a number of Maverick Tours. Trusted's favourites are.
Grand Canyon Explorer Tour
A comprehensive tour of The Grand Canyon, including pick up from your Strip Hotel... You'll see the Canyon from The South Rim - the traditional view of the Canyon. Here's your itinerary, a full day from around 369 dollars each. (Listed times are examples only. Actual times will depend on your scheduled tour departure, hotel location, number of pick-ups and traffic.) Book here!
06:30am — Pick-up at hotel
07:15am — Check-in at Henderson terminal
08:00am — Airplane flight departure
08:40am — Arrive at Grand Canyon Airport
09:00am — Depart by shuttle into park
09:20am — Visit Bright Angel Lodge and Mather Point (approx. 1 hour each). Enjoy the scenic outlooks, historic lodges, hiking trails and the visitor's center. Find a quiet spot to enjoy your gourmet boxed lunch.
12:00pm — Return by shuttle to the Grand Canyon Airport
12:15pm — Airplane flight back to Henderson
1:05pm — Arrive at Henderson Executive Airport
1:50pm — Back to hotel
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Grand Canyon Dream Air and Land Tour
Much as the previous option, but this time your plane trip includes a helicopter ride too! Yes, once at the Canyon you'll also get just under half an hour helicopter ride around the Canyon. For around 530 dollars its a great day out, pick up from your hotel again.
