Oahu helicopter tour: five flight lengths from Honolulu
An Oahu helicopter tour starts at the airport side of Honolulu and lasts from 18 to 65 minutes. The state tourism office lists Oahu as suitable for helicopter flights all year, with the weather deciding on the day.
Prices as of November 2026, per person: $269, $479, $490, $527 and $540. The longer the flight, the less each minute in the air costs.
Our picks: Oahu helicopter tours
Six flights from 18 to 65 minutes, from the $269 shared flight to the $540 one-hour circle of the island.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator and GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
60-minute circle-island flight
- 60-minute flight
- Phone strap
- Parking fees
Guests over 250 lb pay a weight-and-balance fee.
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One-hour helicopter flight, doors off or on
A 60-minute flight with live commentary, with the doors off or on.
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65-minute complete island flight
Headsets with two-way microphones are included.
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45-minute doors-off flight
- 45-minute flight
- Phone strap
- Parking fees
50-minute flight with pilot commentary
- Noise-cancelling headsets
- Two-way microphones with the pilot
- All fees and taxes
18-minute shared flight
- Aviation headset
- Cell phone lanyard
Two guests together may weigh up to 380 lb, three up to 500 lb.
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Compare an 18-minute shared flight, doors-off options, with current availability.
The 18-minute shared flight: Waikiki, Diamond Head and downtown
The $269 price is the lowest, though the cost per minute in the air is the highest.
Weight is the main condition. Two guests together may weigh up to 380 lb, and three up to 500 lb, so an accurate weight is needed when you book.
45 and 60 minute doors-off flights from the Castle and Cooke building
Two flights leave from the Castle and Cooke Aviation building at 155 Kapalulu Place: 45 minutes for $490 and 60 minutes for $540. Both include a phone strap and parking.
The same 60-minute flight also appears as a separate $540 listing. For doors off, a jacket or sweatshirt and closed shoes are required, long hair must be tied back and hats are not allowed. Guests over 250 lb pay a weight-and-balance fee, and the pilot decides on the day whether the weather allows the flight.
50 and 65 minute flights from Kaulele Place
Two further flights leave from 99 Kaulele Place: 50 minutes for $479 and 65 minutes for $527.
These flights use noise-cancelling headsets with microphones, so you can talk with the pilot, who also guides. Choose the 65-minute flight if you want the whole island in one trip.
Weather, timing and cancellations
The operator at the Castle and Cooke building suggests a morning flight for calmer air and clearer views, while the operator at Kaulele Place sees no big difference between morning and afternoon. Both rebook you or refund you in full if the pilot calls off a flight for safety. Not every announced sight is guaranteed, because cloud and wind can close off a valley. Arrive 60 minutes early at the Castle and Cooke building and 45 minutes early at Kaulele Place. If you plan more than one day of activities, put the flight early in your stay so a cancellation leaves room to rebook.
Oahu helicopter tours: practical questions
How much does an Oahu helicopter tour cost per person?
From $269 for the 18-minute shared flight to $540 for the 60-minute island circle. The 45-minute flight is $490, the 50-minute flight $479 and the 65-minute flight $527.
What if the weather is bad on my day?
The pilot decides on the day. If a flight is cancelled for safety you can rebook or receive a full refund.