Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Chat live with your pilot as you soar above stunning island sights with friends or family

A private 30-minute helicopter flight over the Kona Coast with all passengers seated at windows and a live pilot guide in English. The aircraft departs from Kona Airport heading either south past Honokohau Bay and Captain Cook Monument or north toward Kua Bay, Kiholo Bay and Hapuna Beach. Children from age 7 are welcome. Check-in is 30 minutes before departure, and a minimum of two seats must be purchased even for a single passenger.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour

• Fly from Kona Airport
• View Honokohau Bay and Kona Town
• See Keauhou and Captain Cook
• Or fly north to Kua Bay and Kiholo Bay
• View Hapuna Beach and Kawaihae
• Ask pilot questions via push to talk

The experience

The flight departs from Kona Airport and runs 30 minutes total. You choose the route: southbound takes you past Honokohau Bay, Kona Town and Keauhou to the Captain Cook Monument, while northbound heads toward Kua Bay, Kiholo Bay, Hapuna Beach and Kawaihae. The pilot flies live and answers questions through a push-to-talk feature, so you can ask about what you're seeing as it passes below. Every seat has a window: no middle rows or blocked views.

This is a private flight, meaning your group flies alone. Passenger groups are never mixed. Free parking is included at the airport, and the airport departure tax and fuel surcharge are built into the price. You'll need to arrive 30 minutes before takeoff for check-in, and weights are recorded at that time. Cell phone straps are provided and required for the flight.

The tour suits anyone short on time who wants to see the Kona Coast from above without a long commitment. During whale season, a 30-minute flight can catch whales in the water below. Children as young as 7 can fly. The minimum weight is 7 years old and the maximum is 275 pounds per passenger, with a total aircraft weight limit of 650 pounds. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies, and late check-ins are treated as no-shows with full payment due.

What’s included

• The 30-minute private flight with all window seats.
• a live pilot guide in English.
• free parking.
• airport departure tax and fuel surcharge.
• and cell phone straps for safety.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:30, 16:30 and 17:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transport

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Is this one for you?The flight runs 30 minutes start to finish, so it fits a tight schedule or a day when you want to see the coast without committing to a longer tour. Arriving 30 minutes early for check-in means you're on the ground and airborne quickly, and flying private means your group controls the pace and the route choice without waiting for other passengers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (7 to 11 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What does the Kona Coast look like from the helicopter?

The southbound route passes Honokohau Bay, Kona Town, Keauhou and the Captain Cook Monument. The northbound route covers Kua Bay, Kiholo Bay, Hapuna Beach and Kawaihae. The pilot describes the sights as you fly and answers questions through the push-to-talk system.

Can I bring my phone on the helicopter flight?

Yes, but cell phone straps are provided and must be used for safety. Any strap you bring yourself will not be allowed on the flight.

Is this flight private or will I fly with other groups?

This is a private flight: your family or group flies alone and passenger groups are never mixed. A minimum of two seats must be purchased even if only one person is flying.

What's included in the price of the tour?

The 30-minute flight, private aircraft, free parking, airport departure tax, fuel surcharge and cell phone straps are all included. A live English-speaking pilot guides the flight and answers your questions.