Helicopter Tours Kauai: Doors-Off, Na Pali And Waimea Flights

From quick 18-minute hops to a canyon landing, this page compares 10 Kauai flights: enclosed scenic rides, doors-off trips, and private charters.

$221lowest per-person from-price on the roster
1,500 ftMinimum air tour altitude · above the surface everywhere in Hawaii, except takeoff, landing, ATC clearance or FAA authorization
Up to 3,600 ftWaimea Canyon depth · about 14 miles long, carved by the Waimea River
16 milesNā Pali Coast · from Polihale in the west to Kee Beach in the north

Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

★ 4.8 2,065 verified reviews

from $489 per person

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Duration: 50 minutes
Meets: Lihue Airport (Blue Hawaiian heliport), Kauai
Cancellation: Free cancellation applies; the listing shows the exact refund window.
Run by: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Helicopter Tours Kauai: Numbers To Know

A small four-seat helicopter with its doors off parked on a grass pad near a Kauai heliport

Aerial view of Waimea Canyon's red and green layered cliffs from a doors-off helicopter

A doors-off helicopter in flight over the coast with passengers secured in harnesses

An open helicopter door with a passenger in a harness over the Kauai coast

About 450 in a year

Mount Waiʻaleʻale rainfall · summit 5,148 ft; Lihue Airport, on the same island, averages 36.2 in

240 to 250 lb

Seat-weight threshold · one passenger at or over this buys an extra seat with Island, Safari and Jack Harter; pairs over 400 to 420 lb combined

1 operator

Landing at Manawaiopuna Falls · Island Helicopters states it holds the only landing permission, and that every other operator flies past

1,407,632

Kauai visitors in 2025 · air arrivals, up 1.0% on 2024

About 50 to 65 min

Typical flight length · scenic circle-island and Nā Pali flights; landing and extended tours run longer

Helicopter Tours Kauai By Flight Type

Scenic island

Blue Hawaiian 50-Minute Flight

Blue Hawaiian's 50-minute eco adventure, rated 4.8 across 2065 reviews, flying from $489 per person.

★ 4.8 (2,065)from $48950 minutes

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Safari 55-Minute, Fees Included

Safari Helicopters' 55-minute waterfall run, rated 4.8 across 963 reviews, from $336 per person.

★ 4.8 (963)from $33655 minutes

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Canyon Rim Landing, 90 Minutes

Safari Helicopters sets you down on the Olokele Canyon rim for this 90-minute tour, rated 4.8 across 392 reviews, from $396 per person.

★ 4.8 (392)from $3961 hour 30 minutes

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Doors-off

Doors-Off, 50-Minute Flight

Air Kauai Helicopters takes the doors off for this 50-minute flight, rated 4.8 across 545 reviews, from $402.

★ 4.8 (545)from $40250 minutes

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MD500 Doors-Off, 60 Minutes

An hour doors-off across the island with Jack Harter Helicopters, booking from $460 per person.

★ 4.8 (425)from $46060 minutes

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Doors-Off, 18-Minute Flight

Jack Harter Helicopters runs this brief 18-minute doors-off loop over the island's heart, from $221.

★ 4.8 (16)from $22118 minutes

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Private and charter

Private Doors-Off Flight

The whole aircraft goes private and doors-off with Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters, 1 hour 15 minutes over waterfalls, rated 5.0 across 1794 reviews, from $425.

★ 5.0 (1,794)from $4251 hour 15 minutes

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Private Doors-Off, All Window Seats

Mauna Loa Helicopters flies a private doors-off trip where every seat is a window seat, 55 minutes, from $384 per person.

★ 4.8 (522)from $38455 minutes

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Narrow The Helicopter Tours Kauai List To Your Flight

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2. What are you looking to spend per person?

3. How much flight time do you want?

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Blue Hawaiian 50-Minute Flight

50 minutes · Free cancellation

from $489 ★ 4.8 (2,065)
Private Doors-Off Flight

1 hour 15 minutes · Free cancellation

from $425 ★ 5.0 (1,794)
Safari 55-Minute, Fees Included

55 minutes · Free cancellation

from $336 ★ 4.8 (963)
Doors-Off, 50-Minute Flight

50 minutes · Free cancellation

from $402 ★ 4.8 (545)
Private Doors-Off, All Window Seats

55 minutes · Free cancellation

from $384 ★ 4.8 (522)
MD500 Doors-Off, 60 Minutes

60 minutes · Free cancellation

from $460 ★ 4.8 (425)

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Canyon Rim Landing, 90 Minutes

1 hour 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from $396 ★ 4.8 (392)
Doors-On Family Flight

45 minutes · Free cancellation

from $349 ★ 4.8 (212)
Princeville Departure, 45 Minutes

45 minutes · Free cancellation

from $579 ★ 4.9 (34)
Doors-Off, 18-Minute Flight

18 minutes · Free cancellation

from $221 ★ 4.8 (16)

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Tour	Length	Meets	From	Rating	Book
Blue Hawaiian 50-Minute FlightBlue Hawaiian Helicopters	50 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$489	★ 4.82,065 reviews	Details
Private Doors-Off FlightAli'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters	1 hour 15 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$425	★ 5.01,794 reviews	Details
Safari 55-Minute, Fees IncludedSafari Helicopters	55 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$336	★ 4.8963 reviews	Details
Doors-Off, 50-Minute FlightAir Kauai Helicopters	50 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$402	★ 4.8545 reviews	Details
Private Doors-Off, All Window SeatsMauna Loa Helicopters	55 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$384	★ 4.8522 reviews	Details
MD500 Doors-Off, 60 MinutesJack Harter Helicopters	60 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$460	★ 4.8425 reviews	Details
Canyon Rim Landing, 90 MinutesSafari Helicopters	1 hour 30 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$396	★ 4.8392 reviews	Details
Doors-On Family FlightAir Kauai Helicopters	45 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$349	★ 4.8212 reviews	Check availability
Princeville Departure, 45 MinutesBlue Hawaiian Helicopters	45 minutes	Princeville Airport	$579	★ 4.934 reviews	Check availability
Doors-Off, 18-Minute FlightJack Harter Helicopters	18 minutes	Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports	$221	★ 4.816 reviews	Details
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Best Month And Time Of Day For Helicopter Tours Kauai

Lihue Rainfall

Average High79 F / 66 F78 F / 66 F78 F / 67 F80 F / 70 F82 F / 71 F83 F / 73 F85 F / 75 F85 F / 75 F85 F / 75 F84 F / 74 F81 F / 71 F79 F / 69 F

North Shore SwellBig: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ftBig: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ftBig: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ftEasing: last of the winter swellsCalm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ftCalm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ftCalm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ftCalm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ftCalm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ftBuilding: first northwest swells arriveBig: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ftBig: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft

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January

Average High / Low: 79 F / 66 F Lihue Rainfall: 2.78 in North Shore Swell: Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft What Stands Out: Winter pattern: wetter, bigger North Shore surf

Average High / Low: 79 F / 66 F

February

Average High / Low: 78 F / 66 F Lihue Rainfall: 3.63 in North Shore Swell: Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft What Stands Out: Winter pattern: wetter, bigger North Shore surf

Average High / Low: 78 F / 66 F

March

Average High / Low: 78 F / 67 F Lihue Rainfall: 5.61 in North Shore Swell: Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft What Stands Out: Wettest month at Lihue (5.61 in)

Average High / Low: 78 F / 67 F

April

Average High / Low: 80 F / 70 F Lihue Rainfall: 2.03 in North Shore Swell: Easing: last of the winter swells What Stands Out: Rain drops sharply; swells easing

Average High / Low: 80 F / 70 F

May

Average High / Low: 82 F / 71 F Lihue Rainfall: 2.18 in North Shore Swell: Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft What Stands Out: Start of the drier, calmer stretch

Average High / Low: 82 F / 71 F

June

Average High / Low: 83 F / 73 F Lihue Rainfall: 1.79 in North Shore Swell: Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft What Stands Out: Second driest month at Lihue (1.79 in)

Average High / Low: 83 F / 73 F

July

Average High / Low: 85 F / 75 F Lihue Rainfall: 1.75 in North Shore Swell: Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft What Stands Out: Driest month at Lihue (1.75 in)

Average High / Low: 85 F / 75 F

August

Average High / Low: 85 F / 75 F Lihue Rainfall: 2.33 in North Shore Swell: Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft What Stands Out: Hot and dry (average high 85.2 F)

Average High / Low: 85 F / 75 F

September

Average High / Low: 85 F / 75 F Lihue Rainfall: 2.18 in North Shore Swell: Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft What Stands Out: Hot and dry (average high 85.3 F)

Average High / Low: 85 F / 75 F

October

Average High / Low: 84 F / 74 F Lihue Rainfall: 3.27 in North Shore Swell: Building: first northwest swells arrive What Stands Out: Rain returns; first winter swells

Average High / Low: 84 F / 74 F

November

Average High / Low: 81 F / 71 F Lihue Rainfall: 4.03 in North Shore Swell: Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft What Stands Out: Wetter, big swells, rain climbing

Average High / Low: 81 F / 71 F

December

Average High / Low: 79 F / 69 F Lihue Rainfall: 4.64 in North Shore Swell: Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft What Stands Out: Second wettest month at Lihue (4.64 in)

Average High / Low: 79 F / 69 F

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Month	Average High / Low	Lihue Rainfall	North Shore Swell	What Stands Out
January	79 F / 66 F	2.78 in	Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft	Winter pattern: wetter, bigger North Shore surf
February	78 F / 66 F	3.63 in	Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft	Winter pattern: wetter, bigger North Shore surf
March	78 F / 67 F	5.61 in	Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft	Wettest month at Lihue (5.61 in)
April	80 F / 70 F	2.03 in	Easing: last of the winter swells	Rain drops sharply; swells easing
May	82 F / 71 F	2.18 in	Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft	Start of the drier, calmer stretch
June	83 F / 73 F	1.79 in	Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft	Second driest month at Lihue (1.79 in)
July	85 F / 75 F	1.75 in	Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft	Driest month at Lihue (1.75 in)
August	85 F / 75 F	2.33 in	Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft	Hot and dry (average high 85.2 F)
September	85 F / 75 F	2.18 in	Calm: North Shore usually 1 to 3 ft	Hot and dry (average high 85.3 F)
October	84 F / 74 F	3.27 in	Building: first northwest swells arrive	Rain returns; first winter swells
November	81 F / 71 F	4.03 in	Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft	Wetter, big swells, rain climbing
December	79 F / 69 F	4.64 in	Big: winter northwest swell season, North Shore waves often 6 to 15+ ft	Second wettest month at Lihue (4.64 in)

Doors On Or Doors Off: Which Helicopter Tours Kauai Fit

	Doors-On Scenic	Doors-Off	Landing Tour
Cabin	Enclosed cabin with windows	Open sides, quick-release safety harness	Enclosed cabin, ground stop included
Operators on Kauai	Blue Hawaiian, Safari, Island, Jack Harter, Mauna Loa	Jack Harter (MD500), Mauna Loa (R44), Air Kauai	Island Helicopters (Manawaiopuna Falls)
Typical flight time	About 50 to 65 minutes	About 60 minutes	Longer than a scenic flight; ground time varies by tour
Operator-stated minimum age	Mauna Loa 7; Island all ages, lap child free	Jack Harter 10; Mauna Loa 12	Check the tour listing
Seat-weight rule	Safari 250 lb, Island 240 lb, then an extra seat	Jack Harter 250 lb each or 400 lb a pair; Mauna Loa R44 275 lb each, 620 lb combined	Island: 240 lb each or 420 lb a pair
Weather cancellation	Full refund or reschedule (Blue Hawaiian, Island)	Reschedule or no charge (Jack Harter)	Full refund or reschedule (Island)

Where Helicopter Tours Kauai Fly: Na Pali, Waimea And Jurassic Falls

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Heliports

Blue Hawaiian 50-Minute Flightfrom $489
Private Doors-Off Flightfrom $425

Lihue Airport (LIH) heliportsHeliports
Port Allen AirportHeliports · 27 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Princeville AirportHeliports · 28 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Nā Pali CoastCoast · 37 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Kalalau ValleyCoast · 39 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Hanalei BayCoast · 31 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Waimea CanyonCanyons · 34 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Olokele CanyonCanyons · 23 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Hanapepe ValleyCanyons · 23 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Falls)Peaks And Falls · 18 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Mount WaiʻaleʻalePeaks And Falls · 19 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line
Wailua FallsPeaks And Falls · 7.5 km from Lihue Airport (LIH) heliports in a straight line

What Travelers Say About Helicopter Tours Kauai

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“This was our favorite thing we did in Hawaii! It was stunningly beautiful - worth every penny!! And our pilot was excellent!”

Cindy T., operator-listing review of Doors-Off, 50-Minute Flight

“Awesome experience! Our pilot, Steve, was extremely experienced and I felt very safe.”

Heather R., operator-listing review of Doors-On Family Flight

“Arthur was our pilot and he narrated the whole ride very well. We went in and out of canyons, gorges, seashores and mountains. What a breath taking view!”

Samina T., operator-listing review of MD500 Doors-Off, 60 Minutes

“Amazing views of the island! Not as scary as I thought it would be. Enjoyed the pilot’s narration of the scenery. And front desk staff were great.”

Allison D., operator-listing review of Safari 55-Minute, Fees Included

Where To Stay Near Helicopter Tours Kauai Departures

A helicopter lifting off from a heliport near the coast

Beachfront resort at Kalapaki Beach

Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue

Lihue, about 2 miles from Lihue Airport

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A quiet Kauai beach with palm trees and soft morning light

Oceanfront resort on the Coconut Coast

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Kapaa, about 6 miles and 10 to 15 minutes from Lihue Airport

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Green cliffs and a waterfall valley on the Kauai north shore

Luxury resort on Poipu Beach

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Poipu, about a 27 minute drive from Lihue Airport

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Helicopter Tours Kauai FAQ

An open-door helicopter in flight above a rugged green coastline

How Do I Book A Kauai Helicopter Tour?

Pick any tour from the ten on this page, open its live booking page, and set your date, time and party size. Prices throughout are in US dollars, from $221 for the shortest doors-off flight up to $579 for the Princeville departure.

Can I Cancel A Kauai Helicopter Tour?

Every trip on this page can be cancelled free of charge. That covers all ten, including the 18-minute Heart of the Island flight and the 90-minute canyon landing tour.

Which Kauai Helicopter Tour Is Rated Highest?

The top guest score belongs to Ali'i Kauai Air Tours & Charters, whose private doors-off waterfall charter holds a 5.0 rating from 1794 reviews. Next come the Blue Hawaiian Eco Adventure and the Safari waterfall flight, each rated 4.8 and together drawing more than two thousand reviews.

Does Any Tour Include Hotel Pickup?

No tour on this page lists hotel pickup, so plan your own transport to the heliport. One scenic flight departs from Princeville, which suits North Shore stays, and the others list their meeting points on the live booking page.

How Long Does A Kauai Helicopter Tour Last?

Flight times on this page run from a quick loop to a 90-minute landing tour. The shortest is the Jack Harter Heart of the Island doors-off flight at 18 minutes.

Are Doors-Off Helicopter Flights On Kauai Safe?

Yes, flying without doors is well established here, with five trips offering it: three shared flights operated by Air Kauai and Jack Harter Helicopters, and two private charters from Ali'i Kauai and Mauna Loa. Their ratings span 4.8 to 5.0.