Las Vegas Strip: Helicopter Night Flight & City Lights

Ten minutes above the Strip's neon glow, seeing what the ground can't show

You ride a helicopter over the Las Vegas Strip at night, seeing the Bellagio Fountains, Sphere, Stratosphere, and major casinos from the air. The flight lasts 10 to 12 minutes including boarding. All fees and taxes are included. You'll need an original photo ID and can choose from multiple departure times to fit your evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Las Vegas Strip helicopter night flight

• Check in with photo ID
• Board helicopter for night flight
• Fly past Stratosphere Tower
• View Venetian, Treasure Island, Bellagio
• See the Sphere and other landmarks
• Enjoy aerial views of city lights

The experience

The rotor spins up, and you're lifting off the tarmac into the dark Nevada sky. Within seconds, the Las Vegas Strip spreads below like a circuit board of light: the Bellagio's fountains catching the glow, the Sphere's LED surface pulsing, the Stratosphere needle rising 1,149 feet above everything else. This is a 10-minute helicopter flight, and it's the kind of thing that sounds like a cliché until you're actually up there and the scale of it hits you. The casinos, the hotels, the landmarks you'd walk past on the ground. They make a different kind of sense from above.

The flight itself is straightforward. You show up with a valid photo ID (original government-issued, not a photocopy or digital version, the FAA is strict about this), check in, and get assigned a seat based on weight and balance. The helicopter holds a small group, so it never feels crowded. The pilot points out the Venetian, Treasure Island, and other spots as you bank over the Strip, but mostly you're just looking. The whole thing, loading and unloading included, runs 10 to 12 minutes. It's short enough that you're not sitting still too long, long enough that you actually see the city from a perspective you can't get any other way. Multiple departure times mean you can fit it into your evening without too much planning.

One thing to know: the seating gets assigned after check-in based on the aircraft's weight and balance limits, so you might not sit next to your travel partner. If that matters to you, mention it at check-in and they'll do their best, but they can't guarantee it. Also, if anyone in your group weighs over 300 pounds, they'll need to purchase an additional seat. That's an FAA rule, and it's payable directly to the operator on the day. Children 2 and older need their own seat too.

What’s included

• Your 10 to 12 minute helicopter flight includes all fees and taxes.
• The price covers the scenic flight over the Las Vegas Strip, loading and unloading, and aerial views of the Bellagio Fountains, Sphere, Stratosphere, and other major landmarks.
• You'll need to bring an original government-issued photo ID.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 23:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (2 and older) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 6

Audio 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 72 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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Maverick Helicopter Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Las Vegas Strip from a perspective you can't get on foot, and you'd rather not spend time arranging a separate sightseeing activity: the multiple departure times mean you can fit it into your evening without much planning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 2).

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 72 h before the start.

What do I need to bring to check in?

An original, government-issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or valid passport. Photocopies and digital IDs are not accepted. Anyone arriving without one will be denied check-in with no refund.

How long is the actual flight?

10 to 12 minutes, including loading and unloading time.

Can I sit next to my travel partner?

Seating is assigned after check-in based on the aircraft's weight and balance limits. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row as the rest of your party, though you can request it at check-in.

What if I weigh over 300 pounds?

Passengers over 300 lbs (136 kg) are required to purchase an additional seat for comfort and aircraft balance. This is paid directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible if someone in your party can assist with boarding and disembarking. Wheelchairs remain at the terminal during the flight.

What landmarks will I see?

The Stratosphere Tower, Venetian, Treasure Island, Bellagio, the Sphere, Luxor Pyramid, and other iconic Las Vegas Strip landmarks.

Are there multiple departure times?

Yes, multiple departure times are available so you can choose a time that fits your evening.