Wine Country From the Sky: A Guide's Take on the Sedona Scenic Flight & Wine Tasting Tour
Two Adventures, One Day
Most Sedona day trips make you choose: see the red rocks, or taste the wine. This one refuses to pick. The Sedona Scenic Flight & Wine Tasting Tour from Phoenix pairs a roundtrip narrated scenic airplane flight with a luxury limo bus wine tour of three Verde Valley wineries - a full 5-6 hour day with a picnic lunch thrown in.
It's one of the few tours that genuinely earns the phrase "best of both worlds": the flight is the scenic tour, and the wine country is the destination.
The Flight to Sedona
The day starts at Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix, wheels up at 9:00 AM, and gets straight to work. The route climbs over the rugged isolation of the Tonto National Forest and the Mazatzal Wilderness, passes the fire-scorched ridge of Pine Mountain, and drops into the Verde Valley - home of ancient Montezuma's Well.
Then the red rocks appear. There's a moment on approach when Sedona's formations fill the windshield, and no photograph you've ever seen quite prepares you for it. You land at the Sedona Airport - already in wine country.
Three Wineries, One Limo Bus
A luxury limo bus takes it from there, carrying you between three acclaimed Verde Valley wineries: Javelina Leap, Oak Creek Vineyards, and Page Springs Cellars. At each stop, guided tastings in friendly tasting room settings - the kind of unhurried afternoon that driving yourself never allows.
A picnic lunch waits at one of the vineyards, with complimentary cheeses and bottled water available throughout the day. One honest note: additional wine tasting fees may apply at the wineries.
The Return Flight
The wine tour ends with a complimentary drop-off at the Sedona Airport - and the flight home is anything but a repeat. The return route passes over Sedona and Oak Creek, follows the Mogollon Rim, sweeps past Sycamore Canyon, and crosses the historic mining town of Jerome clinging to its mountainside.
The journey closes with a view of Lake Pleasant before touching down at Deer Valley Airport by approximately 3:00 PM.
Know Before You Go
A few things that make the day go smoothly:
- 21 and older only. This is a wine tasting tour - all guests must be 21+.
- Year-round, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flights operate weather permitting.
- 9:00 AM departure, back by 3:00 PM. A full-day experience of approximately 5-6 hours.
- Reservations are required. The tour is booked first-come, first-served - availability is confirmed after booking.
- Departure is from Deer Valley Airport. Transportation to the airport is not included.
- Pricing: $959 per person for 2 guests, $639 per person for 3+ guests. Solo travelers should reach out through our contact page for pricing.
- Bring: comfortable closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate layers, sun protection, and the good camera.
- The cancellation window is 7 days. Please read your confirmation email for details.
Everything else - what's included, what you'll see, how the day flows - is answered on the Sedona Scenic Flight & Wine Tasting Tour FAQ.
Ready to Taste Wine Country From the Sky?
Red rocks from 1,000 feet, three wineries by limo bus, and a picnic lunch among the vines - all before mid-afternoon. Check availability on the Sedona Scenic Flight & Wine Tasting Tour from Phoenix page, and brush up on the details in the Sedona Scenic Flight & Wine Tasting Tour FAQ before you go. Some wine tours start at the tasting room - this one starts at the airport.