Your guide to the New York helicopter tours operating hours

Helicopter tours from Manhattan

15-minute tour: 9am to 5:30pm (flights available every 30 minutes)
20-minute tour: 9am to 5:30pm (flights available every 30 minutes)
30-minute tour: 9am to 5pm (flights available every hour)

Helicopter tours from New Jersey

30-minute tour: 6pm to 9:30pm (flights available every 30 minutes)

Peak season vs low season

The best time to ride on a helicopter tour over New York is typically from April to October. You can have a great look at the city all while escaping the strenuous tourist crowds.

Avoid the winter months, specifically January and February, since the city experiences cold temperatures, snowstorms, and icy conditions, making outdoor activities less enjoyable at this time and offering lower visibility.

If you ride on a New York helicopter tour during the spring or fall months, you can be privy to the stunning colors of blooming flowers across the city.

Peak season: April to October
Low season: January to February

Weekday vs weekend

The best time to go on a New York helicopter tour is on a weekday. On weekends, since the service is only available on Saturdays, there is likely to be more of a rush to book the tour.

Taking the weekday tour may also result in less co-passengers allowing a roomy and more personalized experience.

On the other hand, taking the helicopter tour on weekends will give you the unique opportunity of seeing the city come alive in all its hustling-bustling glory! With a plethora of cultural events, bustling markets, vibrant nightlife, the weekend tour will let you see the cityscape in a livelier atmosphere.