5 Star Helicopters Airbus AS350 N350FS flying low over the red sandstone of Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon Helicopter Tours

Q: Where do the flights depart from?

The 5 Star VIP heliport at Harry Reid Airport, 5596 Haven Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119, about ten minutes from the Strip.

30-minute narrated flights from Las Vegas over the Strip and into Red Rock Canyon. Two departures: daytime from $229 and sunset from $249. Hotel pick-up included.

4.5 / 55,596 reviews on Google, Facebook and Tripadvisor
FAA Part 135Certified air carrier, certificate 5S9A132O
Airbus AS350Every seat forward-facing, up to 6 passengers
Hotel pick-upComplimentary transfers from Las Vegas resort hotels

The tours

Both flights follow the same route in the same aircraft. The difference is the light you see the canyon in.

Helicopter flying past the striped cliffs of Red Rock Canyon in full daylight

From$229per person

Daytime departures

Las Vegas Red Rock Canyon Helicopter Tour

Depart our VIP heliport, cross the Las Vegas Strip, then fly over the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area with the full colour of the sandstone in daylight. Your pilot narrates the city, the geology and the history of the canyon the whole way. Return along the Strip resort skyline.

Flight time: 30 minutes
Total experience: About 1.5 hours
Departures: Daytime, daily
Twilight option: +$20 per person

Complimentary Las Vegas resort hotel pick-up and return
Narrated 30-minute flight over the Strip and Red Rock Canyon
Forward-facing seat in an Airbus AS350

Instant confirmation. Secure card payment.

Helicopter over glowing red rock formations with the Las Vegas valley in the background

From$249per person

Sunset departures

Las Vegas Red Rock Canyon Sunset Helicopter Tour

The same 30-minute route, timed for the last hour of light. The canyon walls turn deep red as the sun drops behind the Spring Mountains, and the Strip is lighting up as you fly back over it. Limited seats each evening.

Flight time: 30 minutes
Total experience: About 1.5 hours
Departures: Late afternoon, before sunset
Aircraft: Airbus AS350, 6 seats

Complimentary Las Vegas resort hotel pick-up and return
Narrated 30-minute flight over the Strip and Red Rock Canyon at sunset
Forward-facing seat in an Airbus AS350

Instant confirmation. Secure card payment.

Book online

You are booking directly with the operator. Pick a tour, choose your date and time, and pay securely.

How the day runs

Allow about an hour and a half from pick-up to drop-off. The flight itself is 30 minutes.

Pick-upHotel collection
Our shuttle collects you from your Las Vegas resort hotel at the time on your confirmation.
30 min beforeCheck-in
Arrive at the VIP heliport at Harry Reid Airport. Show photo ID and the card you paid with.
BoardingBriefing and weigh-in
Safety briefing, seat assignment for aircraft balance, then your pilot walks you to the helicopter.
30 minutesThe flight
Over the Strip, out to Red Rock Canyon, along the escarpment, and back over the resort skyline.
ReturnBack to your hotel
Shuttle returns you to your resort. Total time from pick-up to drop-off is about 1.5 hours.

What you fly over

1
Las Vegas City and the Strip
Resort hotels and the skyline, on the way out and again on the way back.
2
Red Rock National Conservation Area
Sandstone reefs in bands of red, orange and cream, rising out of the Mojave Desert.
3
Spring Mountains escarpment
The range the canyon sits in, named for its springs, with the Las Vegas valley behind it.

From the flight

Photographs from our own Red Rock Canyon tours, aircraft N350FS.

Helicopter over the multi-coloured sandstone of Red Rock Canyon — Over the Calico sandstone, Red Rock Canyon

Snow on the Spring Mountains above Red Rock Canyon with a helicopter in flight — Winter snow on the Spring Mountains

Deep red rock formations seen from above — Red Rock escarpment from the air

Helicopter above the Las Vegas Strip resort hotels — Crossing the Strip

Close view of the silver 5 Star helicopter over the desert — Airbus AS350 N350FS

Passenger reviews

4.5 / 5 across 5,596 reviews on Google, Facebook and Tripadvisor. Pulled live, not curated.

Before you book

Anything not covered here, call (702) 565-7827 or email reservations@5starhelicoptertours.com.

Is hotel pick-up really included?

Yes. Transfers from Las Vegas resort hotels to the heliport and back are included in both tours. Your pick-up time is on your booking confirmation.

What is the weight limit?

Passengers over 250 lb (112 kg) must purchase an additional seat. Seats are assigned at check-in to balance the aircraft.

How many people are on the flight?

The Airbus AS350 carries up to six passengers, all in forward-facing seats. Shared flights need a minimum number of passengers to operate.

What do I need to bring?

A valid photo ID and the credit card used to pay. Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time for check-in and the safety briefing.

What is the difference between the daytime and sunset tours?

Same route, same aircraft, same 30-minute flight. The sunset tour departs late afternoon so you see Red Rock in the last light and return as the Strip lights up. The daytime tour also has a twilight departure option for $20 more per person.

Where do the flights depart from?

Our VIP heliport at Harry Reid Airport, 5596 Haven Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119, about ten minutes from the Strip. Full terms are in our terms and conditions.