Cheapest Helicopter and scenic flights, by price (updated daily)
10 trips from $289, live prices, sorted cheapest first.
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Cairns Reef Hopper Scenic Flight
40 Minutes · 4.6
from$289
60 Min Scenic Flight, Whitehaven & Heart Reef
1 Hour, 30 Minutes · 4.9 Save $16
from$339
Short answer: The cheapest helicopter or scenic flight today (28 October 2026) is Cairns Reef Hopper Scenic Flight at $289 per person. All 10 run from $289 to $1,369. The middle half cost $339 to $620.
Updated from our live booking system. Per person, AUD.
Every helicopter or scenic flight we sell, by price
Glacier landings at Franz Josef, Fox and Mount Cook, Milford Sound flyovers, Uluru and Kings Canyon at sunset, and the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef from the air, sorted by today's from-price. "Costs extra" quotes each listing's own exclusions; travel insurance is never included.
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Cairns Reef Hopper Scenic Flight
4.6 from 258 Google reviews
- Guaranteed window seat
- Green Island from above
No extra costs listed
From, per person $289Book now (pick a date) -
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing, 25 Minutes
5 from 24 TripAdvisor reviews
- Helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier
- Snow landing on the neve, spot picked on the day
Costs extra: Transport to the base in Franz Josef
From, per person $319Book now (pick a date) -
60 Min Scenic Flight, Whitehaven & Heart Reef
4.9 from 3,855 Google reviews
- Heart Reef flyover
- Hill Inlet's swirling sands
No extra costs listed
From, per person $339 RRP $355Book now (pick a date) -
Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
5 from 24 TripAdvisor reviews
- Fly over both Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
- Snow landing at the head of the glacier
Costs extra: Transport to the base in Fox Glacier
From, per person $399Book now (pick a date) -
Kings Canyon & George Gill Range Helicopter
4.8 from 998 TripAdvisor reviews
- Kings Canyon from directly above
- 440-million-year-old geology
Costs extra: Passengers 125kg+ require an extra seat at a surcharge
From, per person $459Book now (pick a date) -
Uluru & Kata Tjuta Sunset Helicopter Flight
4.8 from 998 TripAdvisor reviews
- 36 minutes over both landmarks
- Timed for golden-hour light
Costs extra: Hotel transfers not explicitly listed for this flight (confirm at booking)
From, per person $489 RRP $495Book now (pick a date) -
Mount Cook Ski Plane Scenic Flight with Glacier Landing
Departs Aoraki Mount Cook
- Ski plane landing on the Tasman Glacier
- Engine shut down: 10 to 15 minutes of silence on the snow
Costs extra: Transport to Aoraki Mount Cook Airport
From, per person $559Book now (pick a date) -
Glenorchy Glacier Landing Helicopter Flight, Mount Aspiring National Park
Departs Glenorchy
- Flight through Mount Aspiring National Park
- Over Lake Whakatipu from the Glenorchy aerodrome
Costs extra: Transport between Queenstown and Glenorchy (available as a separate add-on); Surcharge for credit and contactless card payments on the day
From, per person $620Book now (pick a date) -
Glenorchy Milford Sound Helicopter Flyover with Alpine Landing
Departs Glenorchy
- Glenorchy to Milford Sound and back in 50 minutes
- Over Mitre Peak and the fiord's waterfalls
Costs extra: Transport between Queenstown and Glenorchy (available as a separate add-on); Surcharge for credit and contactless card payments on the day
From, per person $774Book now (pick a date) -
Milford Sound Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing and Cruise
5 from 24 TripAdvisor reviews
- Helicopter flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Remote alpine landing in Fiordland
No extra costs listed
From, per person $1,369Book now (pick a date)
Reviews from real travellers
Public reviews of the operators who run these tours, shown as excerpts with the source on each.
"The flight was magnificent and the views of the reefs were spectacular."
"Amazing flight to see the glaciers up close and the snow landing was a great photo opportunity."
"Breathtaking view of the great barrier reef. Everyone got a window seat so no fighting for seats is needed. Definitely worth it"
"The whole experience was seamless and unforgettable. Online booking was easy, and the motel pickup and post-flight drop-off made everything hassle-free. The staff and pilots were welcoming and added to the enjoyment of the trip."
"Seeing Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the air was so worthwhile! Being able to see these sites in the context of a vast desert was awe inspiring. Very different to seeing them up close. I was able to get great photos through the large glass windows."
"Great experience. The combination of flying over the beautiful park with amazing views and landing on the snow will stay with me forever. Staff very friendly and helpful, ensuring you are informed and safe"
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What's included, and what costs extra
Grouped from each listing's own inclusions. Travel insurance is never included.
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4 / 10
include pickup or transfers
7 of 10 listings name a cost that isn't in the price; each card shows it under "Costs extra".
Choosing by more than price: Uluru and Kings Canyon helicopter flights.
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Helicopter and scenic flights prices: your questions
What is the cheapest helicopter or scenic flight?
Cairns Reef Hopper Scenic Flight at $289 per person is the lowest-priced helicopter or scenic flight on this page today.
What costs extra on the day?
7 of 10 listings name a cost not in the price, such as transport to the base in franz josef; transport to the base in fox glacier; passengers 125kg+ require an extra seat at a surcharge. The table shows each one; the tour page has the full list.
What's included in the price of Helicopter and scenic flights?
It depends on the trip. Of the 10 we sell: 4 include pickup or transfers. Each tour page lists exactly what's included and what isn't.
How do I get the cheapest price on Helicopter and scenic flights?
Each "from" price above is the trip's lowest-priced date and room, so pick a date that shows that price on the tour page. Found the identical trip cheaper on another Australian booking site? Send us the link and we'll do our best to beat it (our Price Match Promise).
Are prices per person?
Yes, per person in AUD, the lowest price for each trip. Rooms, cabins and dates that cost more are priced on each tour page.