A classic first flight
Manhattan sightseeing with HeliNY
Visitors who want a shared sightseeing flight with fees included.
From · USD$272.19per person
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Compare departures, route lengths and what is included. Every flight below links to its own detailed guide and exact provider listing.
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Manhattan · fees included
Charm Aviation sightseeing
Travellers who want a confirmed downtown departure and an inclusive fee structure.
From · USD$269.05per person
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Manhattan · narrated routes
Statue of Liberty & Skyline
Travellers comparing downtown routes and recorded commentary options.
From · USD$269.10per person
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Day or after sunset
New Jersey skyline with HeliNY
Visitors seeking a longer shared skyline flight or an after-sunset departure.
From · USD$354.93per person
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A helicopter for two
Private helicopter flight for couples
Couples prioritising a private cabin and a longer experience.
From · USD$995per group · up to 2
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After dark · New Jersey
Night skyline with Zip Aviation
Visitors who want a dedicated night-tour listing and can travel to Fairfield.
From · USD$275per person
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| Flight / operator | Departure | Duration | From · USD | Fees & main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan SightseeingHeliNY | Manhattan or New Jersey · option dependent | 15–30 minutes | $272.19per person | Heliport fees and taxes included.Choose by departure point first, then flight length. A listing-wide starting price is not a quote for every Manhattan option. |
| Charm Aviation SightseeingCharm Aviation | Downtown Manhattan · Pier 6 | 12–30 minutes | $269.05per person | Heliport fees, taxes and fuel surcharges included.Charm explicitly does not guarantee sunset departures. Flights may leave between check-in and the booked time; booking near sunset does not guarantee sunset views. |
| Statue of Liberty & SkylineZip Aviation | Downtown Manhattan · Pier 6 | 12–30 minutes | $269.10per person | Date-dependent fee wording: confirm your selected option.The March 1 fee wording does not specify a year. Treat the selected date’s checkout and operator confirmation as essential before comparing totals. |
| New Jersey SkylineHeliNY | Linden Airport · New Jersey | 25–30 minutes | $354.93per person | Heliport fees and taxes included.Allow for the journey to Linden plus the 50-minute check-in requirement. Free station pickup does not make the whole transfer from Manhattan free. |
| Private Flight for CouplesWings Air Helicopters | Westchester County Airport | 30–45 minutes | $995per group · up to 2 | USD $35 airport/fuel surcharge per person is extra.The starting amount is for a group of up to two, not one seat. Two passengers add USD $70 in the listed surcharge before any optional transfer. |
| Night Skyline FlightZip Aviation | Essex County Airport · New Jersey | Confirm flight time | $275per person | All fees and taxes included.Do not interpret “1 day” as time in the helicopter. We have not used that field to advertise a flight duration. |
Observed November 10, 2026. Listing-wide minimums, not quotes for the same date or option. Read the full fee comparison.
Choose a downtown option for a Manhattan start, Linden or Fairfield for an evening outing, and Westchester when a private flight for two matters most. Compare the final selected route and travel plan before deciding.
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