The 15 Best Helicopter Tours on Oahu

1.Magnum PI Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $420Our pick

Join Magnum Helicopters for a roughly 50-minute doors-off flight over Oahu in a Hughes 500. Your pilot, such as Herb or Travis, narrates the route past Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, Hanauma Bay, Kualoa, and Sacred Falls. Choose regular seating or First Class for two, and bring warm clothing.

“This was An awesome experience , to see the island from above after experiencing the island from the road, this brought the whole trip full circle, thank you”

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

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

Fly around Oahu from Rainbow Helicopters near Honolulu International Airport on a 60-minute tour with doors on or off. Expect views of Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Lanikai, Sacred Falls, North Shore surf breaks, Dole Plantation, and Pearl Harbor, with pilots such as JoJo, Sarah, Gavin, and Kiana sharing island facts along the way.

“If doors are off it will get a little chilly. It was an amazingly experience with perfect weather. Our pilot Jojo was very informative.”

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3.45 Minute Sights Unseen Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On

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

Fly 45 minutes from Honolulu with Rainbow Helicopters over Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Lanikai, Sacred Falls, and Pearl Harbor. Choose doors on or doors off, hear island commentary from pilots such as Nikki, Cody, Julian, or Sarah, and prepare for cool air, strict weight rules, and weather changes.

“It was fun and beautiful views of Hawaii. It was enjoyable from beginning to end the end and the pilot was very good. Nice to see the mountains close up as well as other parts of the island.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 410 reviews · 1 hour · from $540

Fly for a full hour around Oahu with a live English-speaking pilot, choosing a shared or private flight and doors on or off. You will pass Waikiki, Diamond Head, Kaneohe Bay, Sacred Falls, the Banzai Pipeline, Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor, and the USS Arizona Memorial.

“Terrific tour and experience. Great to get to see the sites from the air”

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5.Private Oʻahu Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats

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

Take a private, roughly one-hour helicopter flight around Oʻahu with two or three people from the same group. Expect doors-off views, live commentary, Waikīkī, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Kualoa, and the North Shore. Pilots such as Jake, Mike, Lorenzo, and Clay are praised for calm flying and clear island stories.

“Chris was our pilot and he was fantastic. Flew nice and steady for the trip and was giving insightful information about the island. This was our first time in a helicopter and we could have enjoyed the expedience any more. Thank you!”

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6.Helicopter Tour with Doors On or Off

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

Fly over Oahu’s coast, forests, valleys, and landmarks on a 45-minute Rainbow Helicopters tour. Choose doors on or off, shared or private seating, and hear live commentary in English. Your route may include Waikiki, Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, Dole Plantation, and the USS Arizona Memorial.

“Had the most incredible first time helicopter experience on this tour! Absolutely worth the money. I can’t recommend this tour enough! 10/10”

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

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

Visit Magnum Helicopters for a 50 to 55 minute doors-off flight in an actual Hughes 500D used in Magnum P.I. See Honolulu Harbor, Waikiki, Hanauma Bay, Sacred Falls, the North Shore, and Pearl Harbor with an English-speaking pilot and up to eight people.

“Great experience, helpful staff! Good value as your up in the air about 1 hour! Highly recommend!”

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

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

Fly over Oahu’s South Shore, Hanauma Bay, Makapuʻu Point, Mt. Olomana, Nuʻuanu Pali, and Pearl Harbor with live English commentary. Choose a shared or private flight, and select doors on or off, subject to aircraft and weight rules.

“Hola todo me encantó, valió totalmente la pena súper recomendado. La atención del personal es excelente y el servicio es maravilloso. Muchas gracias.”

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

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

Fly from Honolulu over Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Makapuʻu Point, Mt. Olomana, Nuʻuanu Pali, Waikiki, and Pearl Harbor. Choose doors on or doors off, with pilots such as Emma, Joey, Cody, and Josh providing island history and landmark details. The flight lasts about 30 minutes and returns to the airport.

“Well worth it. 30 min allowed us to see everything. Doors off was a great experience. Joey the pilot gave great insights”

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10.Private 60 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

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

Spend a full hour above Oahu with your own group and a pilot such as Stefan or Scott. From HNL, see Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Makapuu Point, Pearl Harbor, mountain valleys, waterfalls, and more. Some flights offer an open-door format, so confirm this before booking.

“Had an unbelievable trip with my wife and our pilot/guide Scott. If you can only do one trip, it has to be this . We had an amazing time with the doors off experience!!! Would 100% urged everyone to do this !! Wow…. Just wow!”

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11.60 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

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

Fly above Oahu with Honolulu Helicopter Tours on a one-hour shared flight for up to three people. Pilots Jim or Stefan may point out Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, Kaneohe Bay, and other landmarks. The tour starts and ends at Honolulu Airport.

“Book this experience! It was a memorable way to celebrate my husband’s 71st birthday made even more memorable by the stunning vistas of Oahu. It’s truly the best way to enjoy the natural beauty. The pilot, Stefan, provided just enough commentary so that there was still opportunity to reflect on the beauty of nature. Never a fear for safety as this is a professional company with great customer service. Thank you for a great time. .”

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12.18 Minutes SHARED Helicopter Tour in Honolulu

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

Fly from Honolulu International Airport with a small group of up to three passengers. In 18 minutes, you’ll see Waikiki, Diamond Head, Honolulu Harbor, downtown, and the 1899 lighthouse. Doors-off flying is available at no extra cost, with headsets and phone lanyards provided.

“This was our first helicopter trip for my wife and my son-in-law. They loved it very much. I flew in a helicopter, the military, and it was exceptionally good. We loved our pilot. He explained everything when we went over landmarks and very fun. It was very memorable.”

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

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

Fly from Honolulu International Airport over Waikiki, Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, and Pearl Harbor with Rainbow Helicopters. Choose doors on or doors off, select a departure time, and upgrade to a private flight. Jackets, closed-toe shoes, and hair ties are required for doors-off flights.

“I’ve never been in a helicopter before so the thought of one and without doors was both scary and exciting. Very nice staff and the pilot was great also and the views too. It was a great first time experience”

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14.Complete Oahu Island Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 5m · from $475

Fly with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on a 65-minute, six-person tour over Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Kaneohe Bay, Sacred Falls, the North Shore, Dole Plantation, and the Waianae Range. Your English-speaking pilot narrates the flight through noise-canceling headsets.

“This tour was fantastic and worth every penny! Sarah, our pilot, was knowledgeable and made this adventure even more perfect. Every person from Blue Hawaiian Helicopter was impeccably professional and welcoming. An excellent way to see and experience the island. You will be awestruck by the beauty and so very pleased when selecting this tour.”

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15.Private 45 Minute Helicopter Tour with Romantic Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Fly privately with Rainbow Helicopters for about 45 minutes over Waikiki, Diamond Head, Sacred Falls, Chinaman’s Hat, Pearl Harbor, and more. Choose doors on or doors off, then enjoy a romantic landing with leis, Waialua chocolates, and a champagne toast. The aircraft holds up to three passengers.

“Harley and the rest of the rainbow crew were amazing! They helped make my proposal unique and memorable. The views and knowledge of the crew were outstanding. Enjoyed the whole trip!”

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