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About Us

In 1927, Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines chartered the first ever airplane tour over the Grand Canyon, setting the standard for aerial sightseeing and operation. Nearly 100 years later, Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines has earned worldwide recognition for its performance and unique tour options.

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines operates daily departures from air terminals in Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon West, and Page, Arizona. Each year, we proudly transport 300,000 passengers from around the world on their once-in-a-lifetime sightseeing adventure.

Cessna plane at Boulder City hangar
Twin Otter at Boulder City being refueled

Our Tours

For nearly a century, Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines has been dedicated to crafting the most unique and exhilarating airplane tours available. Our tour catalogue offers tours ranging in length from one hour air-only flights to all-day adventures, and even 3-day/2-night tours to multiple national parks. Our destination list has grown to include:

Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon West
Grand Canyon North
Antelope Canyon/Horseshoe Bend
Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion National Park
Monument Valley
Canyonlands National Park
Arches National Park
Sedona, Arizona

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines also offers customizable tours for large groups as well as charter flights for commercial purposes. All sightseeing air tours are charter flights operating under the FAA rules applicable to charter air transportation.

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines FAQs

Your flight from Las Vegas has the option to include roundtrip transportation from select hotels located along the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas.

We do not offer pick-up or drop-off for Page or Grand Canyon departures.

Absolutely! In just under an hour, you can hop on a direct flight to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. Spend as much time exploring the sites as you'd like before boarding a return flight back to Sin City.

While you're in the Grand Canyon, enhance your experience with a Grand Canyon tour flight. Soar over the breathtaking landscapes in a state-of-the-art airplane or helicopter.

The Spring and Fall are widely considered the best times of the year to make a trip to the Grand Canyon. During these periods, the daytime temperatures are cool and the crowds are thin.

The Grand Canyon has so many incredible sights to see, places to explore, and photo opportunities that can't be missed! If you have a free day in your Las Vegas vacation, we'd recommend planning to spend at least five hours exploring the Grand Canyon during your visit.

Comfort is key, and picking the perfect seat is an important part of that. We can take general seat requests, such as window vs. aisle, whenever possible. Seating is first-come, first-serve. We recommend checking in for your flight 30-45 minutes early for the best chance of getting your seat preference.

However, safety is our top priority. When seating our guests, we also take weight distribution into consideration to ensure a safe and balanced aircraft.

Learn more about our dedication to aircraft and passenger safety.

Luggage is permitted exclusively on one-way flights and private charters. Luggage is not allowed on day tours.

For eligible flights, each passenger may check up to 50 lbs of luggage total (maximum 25 lbs per individual bag). Additional baggage policies include:

  • A flat charge of $25 applies if luggage exceeds the standard limits.
  • Total baggage cannot exceed 150 lbs under any circumstances.
  • We cannot transport luggage as cargo without the passenger traveling.