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New Orleans Air & helicopter tours

Our most recommended New Orleans Air & helicopter tours

New Orleans: Daytime City Helicopter Tour

1. New Orleans: Daytime City Helicopter Tour

Hop aboard the helicopter at New Orleans Lakefront Airport, just 15 minutes from the French Quarter, and get ready to experience New Orleans from a new perspective. Choose between two different flight options. Choose the 15-mile option to fly over the city for approximately 12-15 minutes. Experience sites from above such as Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, and Bourbon Street. In addition to getting a close-up aerial view of the French Quarter, you will pass by the Central Business District, Canal Street, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and fly over City Park. This park is home to the New Orleans Museum of Art, Louisiana’s Children’s Museum, and the Bayou Oaks golf course. Next door is the Fair Grounds, home to the Louisiana Derby as well the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Choose the 30-mile option and get the opportunity to fly over both the city and the swamps for a total flight time of approximately 24 minutes. Fly over an abandoned theme park, see a NASA rocket building facility, and soar over the swamps along Lake Borgne. Flying back towards the city you will pass by the Chalmette Battlefield and follow the mighty Mississippi River back to the French Quarter and Central Business District to see all of the sights on the 15-mile tour as well. At the end of the tour the helicopter will land back at New Orleans Lakefront Airport.

New Orleans: Private City Lights Helicopter Night Tour

2. New Orleans: Private City Lights Helicopter Night Tour

Marvel at the sparkling lights and unparalleled views of New Orleans by night as you soar overhead on a private helicopter tour. Experience the tranquility of the night as you fly over the city that never sleeps.  This helicopter night tour takes off from New Orleans Lakefront Airport, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter. Choose between two different flight lengths. The 10-minute flight follows a 15-mile route that soars over the busy French Quarter. Experience the lights of Canal Street as well as the colorful Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The extended 20-minute flight features a 30-mile route where you can enjoy more time flying over the city with time spent over Uptown and the Garden District to see sights like Tulane University, Loyola University, and Saint Charles Avenue.

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What people are saying about New Orleans

Everything was fantastic. We went up for our anniversary. They had chilled champagne with HeliCo champagne glass we got to keep as souvenirs. Matt (our pilot) we super professional as well as knowledge. My only recommendation is to do the longer flight! So well worth it! We will be back! David Phillips May 2022

Es tan intenso que las 30 miles se apagan volando y no te da tiempo a asimilar las cantidades de imágenes que te vienen a la mente

The ride was beautiful & smooth sailing… The pilot & staff was very friendly. Will book again

It was awesome! The staff was polite and informative as possible. I definitely recommend

This tour was amazing, & memorable, the view was awesome.