Grand Canyon West Rim Airplane Tours
The Grand Canyon West Rim attracts over 1 million visitors from around the world each year. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines' world-class West Rim tours explore Grand Canyon landmarks like Eagle Point, Guano Point, the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon Skywalk, and more.
Soar over some of the world's most famous and breathtaking natural landscapes aboard a Grand Canyon West Rim airplane tour. These world-class Grand Canyon airplane tours depart daily from both Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon West terminal. Experience aerial views of the canyon's otherworldly landscapes or immerse yourself in the local culture and activities. Discover the best Grand Canyon West Rim airplane tour for you today.
The West Rim is the closest rim of the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas, just a half-hour flight compared to the South Rim, which is about an hour and a half flight away. Because of its proximity, this region of the canyon is ideal for a quick day trip from Las Vegas. GCSA offers a variety of airplane tours from Las Vegas, from a half-day aerial excursion soaring over the highlights of the Grand Canyon West to an 8-hour immersive experience that includes a helicopter ride, pontoon boat cruise, Skywalk pass, and ground exploration time.
Discover all the Grand Canyon airplane tours from Las Vegas
Soar across the expanse of the Mojave Desert to the Grand Canyon's West Rim in a first-rate aircraft. Sights of the Hoover Dam, the glittering waters of Lake Mead, and the Colorado River are just outside the cabin windows.
Discover the mystique of the ancient Hualapai Tribe at the Grand Canyon West. You'll see the unique vistas on an exciting airplane tour, wander the canyon's edge on foot, or even visit the Native American Cultural Village.
With our Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience tour, walk on air and experience freedom like never before as you step onto the glass bridge extending out over the Canyon at 4,000 feet above the ground.
Discover the most unique views of the canyon from the air, land, and water! Fly via airplane to the West Rim, where a helicopter will take passengers a mile down to the canyon floor for a boat ride down the Colorado River. Ample time is provided to see the canyon views from the rim, as well.
If you're already visiting the West Rim on your own, you can still see the most impressive landmarks and rock formations from the sky aboard an airplane tour! You'll fly over the striped canyon walls, the Colorado River, the Skywalk Bridge, and remarkable sections of the canyon including Eagle Point and Guano Point.
Fly over the Grand Canyon West Rim aboard a luxury sightseeing airplane offering aerial views of the 3000-foot-deep canyon gorges, the Colorado River raging beneath, the world-famous Skywalk Bridge, and beautiful surrounding desert scenery.
West Rim Airplane Tour FAQs
- How much is the entrance fee to Grand Canyon West?
If you are not booking a tour through Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines, the minimum price to visit the West Rim is $47.74 per person.
With GCSA’s world-class airplane tours, access to the West Rim is already included. Plus, if you’re leaving from Las Vegas, you'll get to experience incredible aerial views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, Grand Canyon West, and more. That's a price you just can't beat!
The cost of each airplane tour of the West Rim is listed online next the the booking location. With us, what you see is what you get. Our lowest prices are available online - taxes and fees included!
- What is there to do at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon West offers several exciting outdoor activities.
- Soar through the desert skies on an airplane or helicopter tour showcasing the highlights of Grand Canyon West
- Walk 4,000 above the ground on the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk bridge
- Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the canyon at Guano Point
- Experience a cowboy gunfight at Hualapai Ranch
- Descend thousands of feet to the canyon floor before embarking on a motorized pontoon boat trip of the Colorado River
- Check out the fantastic eagle-shaped natural rock formation at Eagle Point lookout.
- How far is the West Rim from Las Vegas?
Many people are surprised when they discover the Grand Canyon West Rim is just a couple hours from Las Vegas. At approximately 130 miles, this rim is the closest side of the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. On average, the drive takes approximately two hours and an airplane flight takes just over half an hour.
- Which days are airplane tours available?
Most of our airplane tours operate year round. However, some tours are seasonal, such as tours involving a lengthy raft duration or include an overnight stay at Bar 10 Ranch.