Flights over the bay
The best helicopter tours in Miami
20- and 30-minute flights over South Beach, the islands and downtown, a 50-minute premium flight, a sunset flight and Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood beach flights: here is how to pick, with honest advice on the real price per person, fees and tips at the heliport, and weather and cancellation.
See our 8 picks
The best helicopter tour in Miami for most people is the 20-minute private flight. It costs from about €169 per person. Add a $19 airport fee per person, paid at check-in.
You fly over Biscayne Bay and the coast with only your group of 2 or 3. All eight flights have free cancellation up to 24 hours before. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 8 picks for helicopter tours
Five fly from Miami and Pembroke Pines, three from Fort Lauderdale. None includes hotel pickup.
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from €169 per person Our top pick 20 minutes 4.9 (131) reviews on GetYourGuide
20-minute private helicopter flight over Miami
A private flight for your group of 2 or 3 in a Robinson R44, with live commentary from the pilot. Every seat is by a window. Add a $19 airport fee per person, paid on site.
Best for Couples and first-timers
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from €249 per person 30 minutes 4.8 (79) reviews on GetYourGuide
30-minute flight over South Beach, the islands and downtown
A private 30-minute flight over South Beach, Star Island, Brickell and the cruise port. Add a $19 airport fee per person.
Best for Visitors who want South Beach and the skyline
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from €161 per person 1 hour 5.0 (29) reviews on GetYourGuide
Fort Lauderdale helicopter flight
A private flight over the Fort Lauderdale and Miami coast. The title says 20 minutes; the listing allows 1 hour in all. No airport fee.
Best for Visitors staying in Fort Lauderdale
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from €428 per person 1 hour 5.0 (10) reviews on GetYourGuide
50-minute premium helicopter flight
The longest flight here. It covers downtown, the islands, Fisher Island, Key Biscayne and the port. Add a $19 airport fee per person.
Best for A big celebration
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from €177 per person 20 minutes 4.6 (9) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hard Rock and beach helicopter flight
A 20-minute flight from Pembroke Pines over the beach and city landmarks. Parking is free. Doors-off, video and champagne cost extra.
Best for Visitors who want extras like doors-off
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from €218 per person 35 minutes 5.0 (6) reviews on GetYourGuide
Fort Lauderdale to Miami Beach coast flight
A 35-minute flight from Fort Lauderdale down the coast to Miami Beach. Add a $35 airport fee per person.
Best for Visitors who want the whole coast
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from €285 per person 30 minutes 5.0 (6) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sunset helicopter flight over Miami Beach
A private 30-minute flight at sunset over the islands and the port. Add a $19 airport fee per person. The weight limit is 250 lbs (113 kg) per person.
Best for Proposals and anniversaries
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from €147 per person 20 minutes 5.0 (4) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hollywood beaches and Port Everglades flight
A 20-minute flight from Fort Lauderdale over Hollywood Beach, Dania Beach and the canals. Add a $35 airport fee per person, paid in person.
Best for Budget flyers near Fort Lauderdale
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Miami helicopter tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-minute private helicopter flight over Miami | €169 per person | 20 minutes | Private, up to 3 | Couples and first-timers | The best-reviewed flight here: 4.9 from 131 reviews. |
| 30-minute flight over South Beach, the islands and downtown | €249 per person | 30 minutes | Private option | Visitors who want South Beach and the skyline | The most sights for the time, with 4.8 from 79 reviews. |
| Fort Lauderdale helicopter flight | €161 per person | 1 hour | Private option | Visitors staying in Fort Lauderdale | No extra airport fee listed, with 5.0 from 29 reviews. |
| 50-minute premium helicopter flight | €428 per person | 1 hour | Private option | A big celebration | The longest flight, but few reviews (5.0 from 10). |
| Hard Rock and beach helicopter flight | €177 per person | 20 minutes | Up to 9 | Visitors who want extras like doors-off | A small group of up to 9, with 4.6 from 9 reviews. |
| Fort Lauderdale to Miami Beach coast flight | €218 per person | 35 minutes | Up to 3 | Visitors who want the whole coast | The longest stretch of beach, but few reviews (5.0 from 6). |
| Sunset helicopter flight over Miami Beach | €285 per person | 30 minutes | Private option | Proposals and anniversaries | The only sunset flight, but few reviews (5.0 from 6). |
| Hollywood beaches and Port Everglades flight | €147 per person | 20 minutes | Up to 3 | Budget flyers near Fort Lauderdale | The cheapest flight here, but only 4 reviews so far. |
20-minute private helicopter flight over Miami
€169 per person20 minutes 4.9 (131)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 3
- Who it suits
- Couples and first-timers
- Why we picked it
- The best-reviewed flight here: 4.9 from 131 reviews.
30-minute flight over South Beach, the islands and downtown
€249 per person30 minutes 4.8 (79)
Details
- Group size
- Private option
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want South Beach and the skyline
- Why we picked it
- The most sights for the time, with 4.8 from 79 reviews.
Fort Lauderdale helicopter flight
€161 per person1 hour 5.0 (29)
Details
- Group size
- Private option
- Who it suits
- Visitors staying in Fort Lauderdale
- Why we picked it
- No extra airport fee listed, with 5.0 from 29 reviews.
50-minute premium helicopter flight
€428 per person1 hour 5.0 (10)
Details
- Group size
- Private option
- Who it suits
- A big celebration
- Why we picked it
- The longest flight, but few reviews (5.0 from 10).
Hard Rock and beach helicopter flight
€177 per person20 minutes 4.6 (9)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 9
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want extras like doors-off
- Why we picked it
- A small group of up to 9, with 4.6 from 9 reviews.
Fort Lauderdale to Miami Beach coast flight
€218 per person35 minutes 5.0 (6)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 3
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want the whole coast
- Why we picked it
- The longest stretch of beach, but few reviews (5.0 from 6).
Sunset helicopter flight over Miami Beach
€285 per person30 minutes 5.0 (6)
Details
- Group size
- Private option
- Who it suits
- Proposals and anniversaries
- Why we picked it
- The only sunset flight, but few reviews (5.0 from 6).
Hollywood beaches and Port Everglades flight
€147 per person20 minutes 5.0 (4)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 3
- Who it suits
- Budget flyers near Fort Lauderdale
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest flight here, but only 4 reviews so far.
None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site. All 8 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 23 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Miami helicopter tour prices
A Miami helicopter tour costs from about €147 to €428 per person on GetYourGuide. Most flights add an airport fee of $19 or $35 per person, paid on the day.
A 20-minute flight costs from about €147 to €177. A 30-minute flight costs from about €249. The 50-minute flight costs from about €428.
Want the same sights from the ground for far less? Our hop-on hop off Miami guide compares bus tours from about €21.
What the price includes, and what it does not
Read the extras before you book. The fees are paid at the heliport.
| Flight | Included | Airport fee | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami private flights | Free parking, water | $19 per person | Not listed |
| Fort Lauderdale coast flights | Fuel, insurance | $35 per person | Extra |
| Hard Rock and beach flight | Free parking, a soda. Doors-off and video cost extra. | Not listed | Optional |
| Fort Lauderdale 20-minute flight | No food or pickup | None listed | Not listed |
Miami Beach helicopter tours
The best flight for Miami Beach is the 30-minute flight over South Beach, the islands and downtown. It flies over Star Island and the Venetian Islands.
The sunset flight also covers Miami Beach. The Fort Lauderdale coast flight ends over Miami Beach.
Seaplane or airplane tours?
We list no seaplane or airplane tours. We only found helicopter flights that we could compare fairly.
Where do the flights take off?
None of the flights leaves from Miami Beach or downtown. Plan to drive or take a taxi to the heliport.
- The four Miami private flights: 14359 SW 127th St, Miami.
- Hard Rock and beach flight: 200 SW 77th Way, Pembroke Pines.
- Fort Lauderdale coast flights: 1805 NW 51st Pl, Hangar 2, Fort Lauderdale.
- Fort Lauderdale 20-minute flight: 5360 NW 20th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale.
Booking tips for helicopter tours
Budget for the airport fee
Most flights add $19 or $35 per person, paid at check-in. Count it in when you compare prices.
Tips are your choice
Some listings say tips are optional. You do not have to buy upgrades like video or champagne.
Watch the weather
All eight flights let you cancel for free up to 24 hours before. If storms are forecast, move your date in time.
Check the weight limit
The Miami flights do not take people over 287 lbs (130 kg). The sunset flight sets 250 lbs (113 kg).
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