Helicopter Tours from Queenstown at a glance
- Our pick: Glacier Explorer Flight Queenstown: Land on the ice, NZ$ 960 per person (50m, 4.95★ · 166).
- Best value: Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown, NZ$ 950 per person (1h, 5.00★ · 48).
- Also recommended: Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the ice, NZ$ 2,149 per person (7h, 4.94★ · 84).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: NZ$ 405–NZ$ 3,535 (median NZ$ 995). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 16 with live guides in English, 17 with free cancellation, 15 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup, 12 kid-friendly and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Helicopter Tours from Queenstown — Milford Sound, Tasman Glacier and 10 more
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17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Glacier Explorer Flight Queenstown: Land on the ice Fly over Skippers Canyon and Mt Aspiring National Park from Queenstown, then land on a glacier and step out onto the ice surrounded by peaks. Every day · 09:00 and 16:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.95 (166 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 960 per person
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the ice Fly from Queenstown to Tasman Glacier for a two-hour guided hike across the ice with crampons, exploring crevasses and caves with a mountaineering expert. Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 10 ★ 4.94 (84 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 2,149 per person
Milford Sound helicopter flight and cruise from Queenstown Fly over Fiordland National Park and land on a glacier, then cruise Milford Sound past waterfalls and cliffs: hotel pickup and headsets included, weather permitting. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.94 (205 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,735 per person
Queenstown: Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing with Pilot's Choice Feel the rush of a Queenstown helicopter flight, land on a remote alpine peak, and take in wild mountain views. Includes hotel pickup and live pilot commentary. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.90 (186 reviews) Duration: 25m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 405 per person
Queenstown: Glacier Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing Feel the rush of a 50-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown, soaring over Lake Wakatipu and landing on Jura Glacier. Includes pickup and expert pilot. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.81 (147 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 887 per person
Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Land on The Remarkables Fly 25 minutes from Queenstown to The Remarkables spur at 5,000 feet with landing, photo stop, hotel pickup, headsets, and guide commentary. Every day · 08:30, 16:00 and 17:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.95 (126 reviews) Duration: 25m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 430 per person
Mt Cook Tour with Helicopter & Glacier Landing from Queenstown Twelve-hour Mt Cook bus tour from Queenstown with scenic helicopter and ski plane flights, including a Tasman Glacier snow landing and free time for optional activities. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.58 (60 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 878 per person
Queenstown: Milford Sound Helicopter Flight & Glacier Landing Queenstown helicopter tour: 2-hour Milford Sound flight with glacier landing in Fiordland. Includes hotel pickup, headsets, and guide. Small groups. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (69 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,625 per person
Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown Fly to an alpine snow landing near Queenstown in a shared or private helicopter, land on the mountain. Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (48 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 950 per person
30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown: Mountain Landing Fly over Skippers Canyon and the Queenstown Basin on a 30-minute alpine scenic flight with a landing on a mountain peak. Headsets let you hear the pilot. Every day · 08:30, 09:00 and 16:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.94 (72 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 545 per person
Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown Full-day Mt Cook tour from Queenstown featuring guided bus route, two scenic helicopter flights, and a guided walk across Tasman Glacier's ice. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 4.75 (68 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,210 per person
Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown: 2 Alpine Landings Helicopter tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with 2 remote alpine landings, pilot commentary and hotel pickup included. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.91 (58 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,431 per person
Milford Sound helicopter tour: Glacier & beach landings Fly by helicopter from Queenstown over Milford Sound and the Southern Alps, landing on a remote West Coast beach and alpine glacier during this 2-hour. Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 2,145 per person
Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown: Highest Par 3 Fly by helicopter to a par 3 golf course at 4,000 feet above Queenstown with pilot and caddy, then play the highest hole overlooking the Wakatipu Basin. Every day · 10:00 and 15:00 · Pickup available · From age 15 ★ 5.00 (23 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 770 per person
Champagne Picnic on a Peak: Queenstown Helicopter Experience Fly by helicopter from Queenstown to a mountain peak with 180-degree views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps. Every day · 12:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (21 reviews) Duration: 1h–3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 3,535 per person
Compare 2 more options for Helicopter Tours from Queenstown
From NZ$ 995 per person · 1 h to 4 h
Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown Fly over the Southern Alps to a remote alpine peak, then cruise Milford Sound past rainforest slopes and waterfalls. Every day · 09:45 · Pickup available ★ 4.95 (19 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 2,145 per person
Earnslaw Burn Glacier Helicopter Tour: Exclusive Landing Fly from Queenstown to Earnslaw Burn glacier on an exclusive helicopter tour with landing rights no other operator has, seeing hanging ice. Every day · 11:30 and 14:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 995 per person
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Explorer Flight Queenstown: Land on the iceOur pickGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 960 per person | 50m | 4.95★ · 166 | Every day · 09:00 and 16:30 | English |
| Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from QueenstownBest valueGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 950 per person | 1h | 5.00★ · 48 | Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the iceAlso recommendedGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 2,149 per person | 7h | 4.94★ · 84 | Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 08:00 | English |
| Milford Sound helicopter flight and cruise from QueenstownGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 1,735 per person | 4h | 4.94★ · 205 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Queenstown: Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing with Pilot's ChoiceGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 405 per person | 25m | 4.90★ · 186 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:30 | English |
| Queenstown: Glacier Helicopter Flight & Snow LandingGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 887 per person | 50m | 4.81★ · 147 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Land on The RemarkablesGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 430 per person | 25m | 4.95★ · 126 | Every day · 08:30, 16:00 and 17:30 | English |
| Mt Cook Tour with Helicopter & Glacier Landing from QueenstownGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 878 per person | 12h | 4.58★ · 60 | Every day · 06:30 | English |
| Queenstown: Milford Sound Helicopter Flight & Glacier LandingPickup offered | NZ$ 1,625 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 69 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| 30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown: Mountain LandingGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 545 per person | 30m | 4.94★ · 72 | Every day · 08:30, 09:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from QueenstownGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 1,210 per person | 12h | 4.75★ · 68 | Every day · 06:30 | English |
| Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown: 2 Alpine LandingsGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 1,431 per person | 1h 30m | 4.91★ · 58 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:30 | English |
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