The 15 Best Helicopter Tours on Oahu

1.Royal Crown of Oahu – 60 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $540Our pick

See Oʻahu from above on a 60-minute helicopter flight over Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, Pearl Harbor, and the North Shore, doors on or off.

“Pilot was very informative about the locations we flew over. He knew the history of the areas and the geography. Very smooth flight though it was windy he handled that helicopter very well. Nice people at the flight center with cheerful and personable.”

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2.45 Minute Sights Unseen Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $490

See Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, Lanikai, and Pearl Harbor from above on a 45-minute Oahu helicopter tour with doors on or off.

“A fantastic experience! Our pilot, Julian, was wonderful, very friendly, professional, and full of great commentary with interesting facts about Oahu. The 45-minute flight was absolutely gorgeous and such a fun way to see the island from a completely different perspective. Highly recommend Rainbow Helicopter Tours!”

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3.Oahu 60min Helicopter Tour with Doors Off/On

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 340 reviews · from $440

See Oahu from above on a one-hour helicopter tour with doors on or off, covering Waikiki, North Shore, Pearl Harbor, and more.

“Thank you for the amazing experience. It was a beautiful tour and we would definitely recommend this to anyone. Thank you.”

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4.Private Oʻahu Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $415

See Oʻahu by private helicopter, with doors-off views of Waikīkī, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, reefs, surf beaches, and the Koʻolau coast.

“The best thing we have done by far, we recommend doing a helicopter tour early on in your trip. So you may plan other experiences based on what you see. Our pilot Jake was very informative about the island and gave us some great information during our flight. We will always remember this trip celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, thank you!”

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5.Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · from $390

See Oahu from above on a 45-minute helicopter tour with doors on or off, from Waikiki and Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor and Sacred Falls.

“Right side of helicopter doesn’t have the best view. Should do more circling for equal viewing.”

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6.Magnum P.I. Doors-Off Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 50 min · from $420

Fly doors-off over Oahu in the real Magnum P.I. Hughes 500D, with Waikiki, Hanauma Bay, Sacred Falls, and Pearl Harbor below.

“Unbelievable experience. If you have the money for this excursion on its own, the upgrade to VIP is well worth it. Felt safe and really well managed. Everyone was very professional but also fun enough to keep you relaxed. Great experience.”

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7.Path to Pali 30-Minute Doors On or Off Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 30 min · from $440

Soar over Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, the Pali cliffs, and Pearl Harbor on a 30-minute Oahu helicopter tour.

“Tour in elicottero veramente molto bello ed emozionante. Vedi dall’alto tutte le sfumature dell’isola. Un’esperienza unica, che porteremo sempre nel cuore.”

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8.Path to Pali Passage – 30 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $440

Fly over Oahu’s reefs, beaches, Pali cliffs, Mt. Olomana, and Pearl Harbor on a 30-minute doors-on or doors-off helicopter tour.

“Justin was absolutely incredible and extremely knowledgeable! I wasn’t able to get the staffs name that sent us off, but they were extremely accommodating to the fact that we didn’t want to take our original flight time/day in high winds. We were able to move from Saturday to Monday with no issues and the day couldn’t have been more perfect. Thanks to the ride, we discovered the east side of the island and haven’t stopped exploring it ever since (although we are staying in Waikiki). We did the 30 mins and I would highly recommend. It was the perfect amount of time with a great captain and a really great…”

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9.Private 60 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $509

See Oahu from a private helicopter for one full hour, from Waikiki and Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, and mountain valleys.

“Highly recommend. Stephan was an excellent pilot. Love the company and the people. Would definitely fly with them again.”

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10.Blue Skies of Oahu Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $438

See nearly all of Oahu from a six-seat Eco-Star helicopter, from Pearl Harbor and Waikiki to the North Shore, with a certified pilot-guide.

“If you're looking for the best helicopter tour of Oahu, you found it!! The entire staff is wonderful and each contributed to the best experience! Markus was our pilot and pointed out not only landmarks, but also their historical significance. When we were out over the water, we saw at least 6 humpback whales breaching!!! That was my favorite!! Markus made sure to turn the helicopter so everyone could get the best view of the points of interest. It was SO AWESOME!!!”

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11.60 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $449

Review of Oahu’s 60-minute shared helicopter tour, including sights, price, pilot service, practical tips, and who should book.

“This is a must and Pilot Jim the ideal pilot. He was informative and even with a quick return to the Heliport due to a communication issue requiring a change of headset we still had 60 minutes of wonder. A fantastic trip you must do. It’s worth every penny don’t sell yourself short by taking the shorter route (less cost) do the 60 minutes you won’t regret it.”

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12.Complete Island Oahu Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $522

See all of Oahu by helicopter, from Pearl Harbor and Waikiki to the North Shore, with a six-person limit and expert island narration.

“We had a bit of a rocky start to the experience due to poor visibility and having to reschedule, but it was fully redeemed with their high end level customer service to ensure customer satisfaction. What an unbelieve experience - worth every penny! Thanks again so much!”

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13.18 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 18 minutes (approx.) · from $239Best value

See Waikiki, Diamond Head, Honolulu Harbor, and Oahu’s coast from a small shared helicopter, with an optional doors-off flight.

“It was outstanding, Went off without a hitch, met us promptly, great customer care, informative, safety orientated, excellent pilot. Tour was exhilarating to say the least. Highest recommendation.”

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14.City By The Sea – 20 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $405

See Honolulu, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Punchbowl, and Pearl Harbor from a 20-minute helicopter, with doors on or off.

“Great amazing the r8de was unforgettable and the views were the best ever Thanks ViATOR ..I would recommend this once in a lifetime experience”

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15.Waikiki 20-Minute Doors On / Doors Off Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 20 min · from $405

See Waikiki, Diamond Head, Punchbowl, and Pearl Harbor from a 20-minute doors-on or doors-off helicopter flight.

“Doors off View was EXCELLENT. Video, not so good.”

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