Best Moab Aerial Tours: Canyonlands Flights

Across the options we compare, prices generally fall between $320 and $629, with a median price of around $419. While there is a wider spread ranging from roughly $238 to $1,503, most travelers will find standard scenic flights in that primary band. Private tours tend to sit at the higher end of this range.

Although this experience is listed as an airplane tour, the vast majority of options (80%) are actually helicopter tours. About a third of the listings specifically note they use helicopters, while the remaining 60% utilize fixed-wing airplanes for the flight.

Flight durations vary significantly depending on the specific itinerary. Most tours last between 24 minutes and 2.4 hours, with the median duration being about 1 hour. If you are looking for a quick glimpse, shorter flights are available, but many popular options extend closer to two hours.

Yes, booking ahead is highly recommended. Nearly half (47%) of the options we compare are flagged as likely to sell out due to high demand. Since most tours are guided group experiences, securing your spot early ensures better availability for your preferred date.

While most tours are shared group experiences, there is an unusually high share of private tours available for this activity. About 27% of the options we compare allow you to book exclusively for your party, which is ideal if you prefer flexibility or privacy during the flight.

Guides and commentary are available in four languages: English, Italian, Portuguese, and French. This makes the tours accessible to a wide range of international travelers visiting Moab.

The experience has an average rating of 4.83 stars based on 352 pooled reviews across platforms. Travelers frequently describe the views as truly incredible and fantastic, often using words like wow and amazing. The guides are also consistently praised for being knowledgeable and great at enhancing the experience.

No, standard cars can access all main trails and viewpoints in the park.

Fill up before entering the park as gas stations are scarce inside the area.

Yes, municipal water is treated and safe for drinking at most accommodations.