4 Helicopter Flights over Oahu Worth Booking

1.Royal Crown of Oahu – 60 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $540Our pick

Take a one-hour Rainbow Helicopters flight around Oahu with pilots such as JoJo, Sarah, Gavin, or Kiana sharing island facts along the way. Choose doors on or off, then look down on Diamond Head, Lanikai, Sacred Falls, Banzai Pipeline, Dole Plantation, and Pearl Harbor.

“If you are seated behind the pilot, you will have just the ocean view for first 40 minutes, and then fly over the fields for next ten mins. Trust me, it gets boring after a while. Family members sitting on the other side of the helicopter fully enjoyed the tour.”

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2.45 Minute Sights Unseen Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $490

Fly from Honolulu with Rainbow Helicopters on a 45-minute island tour over Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Lanikai, Sacred Falls, Dole Plantation, and Pearl Harbor. Choose doors on or off, hear island commentary from pilots such as Nikki, Cody, Ida, or Julian, and prepare for cool, windy conditions.

“This activity was incredible! Captain Nikki was very informative and helpful during the trip. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the island and get knowledge about different parts in one go.”

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3.Magnum P.I. Doors-Off Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 50 min · from $420Best value

Join Magnum Helicopters for a 50 to 55-minute doors-off flight in the actual Hughes 500D used in Magnum P.I. You’ll see Waikiki, Hanauma Bay, Sacred Falls, and Pearl Harbor with a certified pilot, plus a green-screen Ferrari video before takeoff.

“The rainbows. Very exciting to be in a helicopter for the first time. Awesome seeing the sites of Oahu from the air.”

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4.Path to Pali Passage – 30 Min Helicopter Tour – Doors Off or On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $440

Fly above Oahu from Rainbow Helicopters in Honolulu, with views of Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Mt. Olomana, Nu'uanu Pali, Waikiki, and Pearl Harbor. Choose doors on or off, several departure times, or a private flight upgrade. Pilots such as Emma, Joey, and Cody add island history and local details.

“Turner, our pilot was a great guide and pointed out all the landmarks. We did a doors off tour and highly recommend it with this company. They are safe, efficient and very friendly.”

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