5 Helicopter Flights in New Orleans to Build a Day Around

1.New Orleans Helicopter City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 7 to 9 minutes (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Join Heli Co. New Orleans for a short, narrated helicopter flight over the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, the Mississippi River, and City Park. Flights carry up to three people, with private, longer, and doors-off upgrades available. Pilots such as Heath, Dakota, Brian, and Cameron add local history and personal attention.

“Best way to view the city! Professional experienced Pilot who knows the area, can't wait to go on the night time tour!”

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2.New Orleans City Lights Night Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 10 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $213

Fly above New Orleans after dark on a private helicopter tour from Lakefront Airport. You get a window seat, noise-canceling headset, parking, and views of the Superdome, French Quarter, Jackson Square, and St. Louis Cathedral. Flights last about 10 to 20 minutes.

“Very smooth and pilots very nice and comforting. Saw everything we wanted to and more. Ground staff very accomodating.”

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3.Daytime City Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 8 - 20 minutes · from $150

Fly from Lakefront Airport with an English-speaking pilot, choosing a 7 to 9 minute city flight or an 18 to 22 minute city and swamp route. Every passenger gets a window seat, noise-cancelling headset, aerial views of Jackson Square and the Superdome, and live commentary.

“We enjoyed ourselves the tour was amazing everyone was amazing!!!”

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4.City Lights Helicopter Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 10 - 20 minutes · from $213

Fly from Lakefront Airport with a pilot who narrates the city below. Choose a 10-minute French Quarter route or a 20-minute flight reaching Uptown and the Garden District. Every passenger gets a window seat, noise-canceling headset, and aerial views of Canal Street, the Superdome, and St. Charles Avenue.

“No improvement needed. Greeting was good, informative and courteous. Pilot was great and was very personable.”

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5.New Orleans City and Swamp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 18 to 22 minutes (approx.) · from $321

Fly over New Orleans with a pilot’s narration on a private 18 to 22-minute helicopter ride for up to three people. You’ll see the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, the Superdome, City Park, Bayou St. John, river, and swamp country from above. Cameron is one pilot named in guest feedback.

“It was a very good experience. Pilot was good. The only real input/ process correction is that Viator’s directions to the meeting spot were terrible. I would have liked more info about the areas we were flying over maybe hoover over and explain history,”

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