Tour Overview
Experience Arizona from the sky on a breathtaking Grand Canyon airplane tour from Phoenix. Fly over Sedona’s red rocks, the Painted Desert, and Navajo lands before reaching the canyon’s deepest viewpoints.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Tour Highlights
- Scenic Airplane Flight: Roundtrip fixed-wing flight from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon.
- Red Rock Country: Aerial views of Sedona's famous red rock formations.
- Painted Desert & Navajo Lands: Fly over some of Arizona's most colorful terrain.
- The Canyon's Deepest Point: Overflight of the Grand Canyon's widest and deepest section - on a route few are allowed to fly.
Tour Itinerary
Your adventure begins with departure from Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix. The approximately one-hour flight heads north across Arizona, passing over the Tonto National Forest with a scenic pass through the red rock formations of Sedona, then soaring past the San Francisco Peaks - Arizona's highest mountains - the colorful Painted Desert, and Navajo lands. Along the way, watch Arizona's topography change from desert to brush land to high alpine forest.
Continuing right over the rim, the aircraft performs an exclusive 20-30 minute overflight of the Grand Canyon's widest and deepest point, flying approximately 1,000 feet above the South Rim - a route only a few are allowed to fly. This is an aerial tour only and does not land at the Grand Canyon. After the canyon experience, enjoy a direct one-hour flight back to Phoenix.
Pricing
2 guests: $707 per person
3-9 guests: $569 per person
Infants under 2 years old fly free on a parent's lap. Solo travelers and parties of more than 9, please reach out through our contact page.
Requirements
- Skill Level: Easy.
- Minimum Age: Ages 2 and up. Infants under 2 fly free on a parent's lap.
- Walking: None.
- Elevation: Flight altitude varies.
- Special Requirements: Reservations required.
What's Included
- Flight: Scenic roundtrip airplane flight from Phoenix.
- Aerial Tour: Overflight of Sedona, the Painted Desert, Navajo lands, and the Grand Canyon.
- Hydration: Bottled water.
Season & Departure Times
This tour is available year-round and operates weather permitting. Departure is from Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix. Departure times are confirmed after booking - we confirm availability and your exact flight time with you once your reservation is received.
Important Notes
This tour operates as a fixed-wing airplane flight and is not a helicopter tour. Transportation to Deer Valley Airport is not provided.
Check the National Weather Service forecast for Phoenix Deer Valley Airport before you go.
Cancellation Policy
This tour has a 7-day cancellation policy. Please read your confirmation email for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I see on the flight?
Sedona's red rock formations, the Tonto National Forest, the San Francisco Peaks, the Painted Desert and Navajo lands - then a 20-30 minute overflight of the Grand Canyon's widest and deepest point, approximately 1,000 feet above the South Rim.
How long is the tour?
Approximately 3 hours: about one hour from Phoenix to the canyon, a 20-30 minute overflight of the Grand Canyon, and a direct one-hour flight back to Phoenix.
Where does the tour depart from?
All flights depart from Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix. Transportation to the airport is not provided. Departure times are confirmed after booking.
Is this a helicopter tour?
No. This is a fixed-wing airplane tour and does not land at the Grand Canyon - it is an aerial overflight only.
What is the cancellation policy?
This tour has a 7-day cancellation policy. Please read your confirmation email for details.
Have more questions? View our Grand Canyon Scenic Airplane Tour FAQ →
