Explore Oahu’s best helicopter tour companies: customer reviews, ratings and locations.
Soaring above Oahu in a helicopter is a once in a lifetime experience, and not all tours and helicopter companies are the same. So which one should you go with? Each one has different helicopters, departure locations, tours, add-on options and price points. The most popular operators offer doors-off options for free. To get the most out of your experience, you’ll want to check out customer reviews and ratings for the different helicopter companies.
With so many different options available, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best and highest rated helicopter operators on Oahu and put them all in one page below:
01. Rainbow Helicopters — (8 tours from Daniel K Inouye Intl. Airport)
02. Magnum Helicopters — (3 tours from Daniel K Inouye Intl. Airport)
03. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters — (3 tours from Daniel K Inouye Intl. Airport)
04. Paradise Helicopters — (15 tours from Kapolei and Kahuku)
05. Mauna Loa Helicopters — (4 tours from Daniel K Inouye Intl. Airport )
Rainbow Helicopter tours flying Airbus Astar above Oahu’s iconic coastlines
01. — Rainbow Helicopters
Departure Location: Honolulu International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopters: Airbus Astar, Robinson R44
Website: rainbowhelicopters.com
Departure Location: Honolulu International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopters: Airbus Astar, Robinson R44
Website: rainbowhelicopters.com
The largest and most popular helicopter tour operator on Oahu, Rainbow Helicopters excels at delivering outstanding air tour sightseeing experiences and offers a wide variety of Oahu helicopter tour adventures. Guests can choose to fly with their the popular “Doors off” at no extra charge in the Robinson R44 helicopters.
Rainbow offers the islands most popular daytime helicopter tour, as well as the Oahu’s legendary romantic proposal flights and premium luxury picnic helicopter experiences.
Experience the best of Oahu with iconic landmarks and epic views from above. See the Waikiki Skyline, Diamond Head, Makapu’u Lighthouse, Ko’olau Mountains, Ka’a’awa Valley, Sacred Falls, Pearl Harbor and more. The Waikiki Sunset helicopter tour is not to be missed!
Outstanding personalized service. The diverse and friendly multicultural staff take the Aloha to the next level and ensure that every aspect of your trip is amazing. Entire operation runs smoothly and efficiently.
In the Robinson R-44 helicopters (3 passengers), every guest has a window seat. The spacious Airbus Astar helicopters (6 passengers) are known for their luxurious, comfortable cabins as well as for the excellent panoramic views they provide from all seats.
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Reviews: latest customer reviews.
Magnum Helicopters – doors off Oahu helicopter tour
02. — Magnum Helicopters
Departure Location: Honolulu International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopter: Hughes Md 500
Website: magnumhelicopters.com
Magnum Helicopters offers a Doors-Off Helicopter Flight from Honolulu Airport in an aircraft modeled after the helicopter in the TV series, Magnum PI!
Experience an aerial tour of the island of Oahu, accompanied by great pilots that make you feel at ease. Treat yourself to some of Oahu’s best views from above.
- Air-conditioned cabin
- Bose noise cancelling headsets
- Two-way communication allowing for conversation between passengers and the pilot
- A 5-camera DVD recording system
- First Class Seating with a wider view up front next to the pilot is available for couples.
- Open Seating for up to 4 passengers is a bench seat in the back row.
Reviews: latest customer reviews
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter above Kualoa Ranch
03. — Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Departure Location: Honolulu International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopters: Airbus EC130
Website: bluehawaiian.com
Experience the magic of Oahu’s most historical sights and breathtaking views on a guided aerial tour with this Hawaii helicopter tour company.
Range of tours including the famed Complete Island tour of Oahu, you’ll experience all the spectacular sights that make Oahu so unique.
Daily flights take you above Oahu panoramic sights such as the sprawling Dole Plantation and the Waianae mountain range as well as the powerful historic sights of Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial.
Spacious Airbus EC130 “Eco-Star” and Airbus AS350 Astar helicopters offering excellent panoramic views and comfort.
- Tour narration by pilots who are State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guides.
- Air-conditioned cabin
- Noise cancelling headsets
- Two-way communication allowing for conversation between passengers and the pilot
Reviews: latest customer reviews.
Paradise Helicopters – landing in a secluded valley tour on Oahu
04. — Paradise Helicopters
Departure Location: Honolulu International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopters: Hughes MD 500, Bell 407
Website: paradisecopters.com
Trace O’ahu’s carved ridges and fabled coastlines by air. Take flight with Paradise Helicopters and witness incredible views of Oahu’s top attractions
Enjoy an exciting doors-off flight over the top sights of the Oʻahu. See bustling Honolulu, the dramatic Koʻolau mountains, and the white sand beaches of Waikīkī.
Paradise Helicopters’ Diamond Head Scenic tour is a great way to see some of the most famous spots in Hawai‘i by air.
Veteran-owned helicopter business, received the high safety rating attainable from International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO™)
- Narrated tour
- Air-conditioned cabin
- Noise cancelling headsets
- Two-way communication allowing for conversation between passengers and the pilot
Reviews: latest customer reviews.
Mauna Loa top helicopter tour flying above Oahu with the doors-off
05. — Mauna Loa Helicopters
Departure Location: Honolulu International Airport | Driving Directions
Helicopters: Robinson R44
Website: maunaloahelicoptertours.com
Experience Oahu’s ultimate helicopter tour in VIP luxury. Depart Honolulu airport and begin your helicopter adventure by flying over Waikiki’s shoreline, where the modern metropolis of Honolulu meets the white sands of Waikiki’s iconic beaches.
Enjoy an exciting doors-off flight over the top sights of the Oʻahu. See Diamond Head, Koko Head and the historic Makapu’u Point Lighthouse. Continuing north up the windward coast, you will pass over Kailua Beach, the famous landmark Chinaman’s hat and the pristine reefs of Kaneohe Bay
Iimpeccable safety record and Hawaii’s ONLY Private Helicopter Tour Company.
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- Guaranteed window seats and your very own private pilot
- Doors-on or doors-off option (at no extra cost)
- Noise cancelling headsets
- Two-way communication allowing for conversation between passengers and the pilot
Reviews: latest customer reviews.
What kind of tour should I choose?
Go for a doors off helicopter tour if you have a sense of adventure and want to get the best unobstructed views. Soaring above Oahu in a helicopter is a once in a lifetime experience, and not all tours and helicopter operations are the same. Each operator has different tours, options and add-ons, so you’ll also want to check what kind of upgrades you can get for your flight. The most popular operators offer doors-off options for free.
Having all the heli tour operators in a list is really helpful – I chose Magnum because my son is a huge fan of of the show, but it’s great to see all the companies in one place for comparison.
Thanks Deborah – this site is definitely a labor of love, I’m glad things worked out and you enjoyed your tour with Magnum!