Flights from Las
Vegas and Arizona
Grand
Discovery
This
flight has thrilled countless thousands of Grand Canyon visitors. Running
365 days a year (weather permitting) you can not only view the canyon
from the ground on your visit, but see the spectacular views of this
massive natural piece of art. Flying over the "heart" of the Grand Canyon
you will travel 100 miles. In the spring you will see waterfalls from
the winter snowmelt along with bright green colors made by the aspen
tree budding with new leaves. In the fall you will see the rich golden
colors of orange, yellow and red as the trees prepare for winter. Reserve
your tour today to insure you will depart at the time that would best
meet your vacation. Hourly departures provides flexibility in planning
your day.
Adult
- $99
Children (2-12) - $69
If you need to reserve adult and child tickets, first
reserve the adult tickets then come back to the page by clicking the
back button to add the child tickets to the reservation form.
Aircraft
Information
It is the only special purpose aircraft designed for aerial sightseeing.
Its unique features include: Super large, flat, untinted panoramic windows
so your photographs of the Grand Canyon scenery and colors are undistorted.
Vistaliners carry 19 passengers in air-conditioned, climate-controlled
comfort, all in forward facing seats. The high wing design and slow
flight characteristics provide an excellent viewing platform.
Equipped with two whisper quiet propellers specially designed to reduce
exterior noise levels. This feature makes the aircraft the most environmentally
suited flying the Canyon.
Every flight is crewed by two seasoned and highly experienced professional
pilots operating under the rigid Federal Aviation Part 121 Regulations,
the highest of airline standards.
Tour
Route
Keeping the sun to our backs for photography, your flight crew departs
Grand Canyon National Park Airport over the verdant Coconino Plateau
en route to the Canyon. On reaching the Canyon's rim, the mighty Colorado
River immediately comes in to view as we reach our cruising altitude.
Descriptions of the geology and history of the Canyon are carried over
the headphones in six languages as the aircraft passes the layers and
formations that make the Grand Canyon.
Terminal
location
Our spacious terminal is located at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport
in Tusayan on Highway 64 south of the Grand Canyon National Park Main
Entrance. Look for the Bronze Eagle out front. There is plenty of free
paved parking for autos and RV's.