Private Helicopter Tour of NYC from Westchester
The private helicopter flight for two from Westchester County Airport: 30 or 45 minutes in a Robinson R44, the price per couple, transfers, the airport fee, limits, and what the 30 minutes reach.
The private helicopter flight for two over New York is Wings Air Helicopters’ Robinson R44 from Westchester County Airport, from US$995 for the two of you (checked November 2026). Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty are out of reach on the 30-minute option, so look at the 45-minute flight if they matter and confirm the route with the operator. Add the US$35 a person airport fee, and the time it takes to get to Westchester and fly back from the city.
This is Wings Air Helicopters’ calendar. The four options under each date are the two lengths, with or without transfers.
The four options
| Option | Price per group of up to two |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes, Robinson R44 | US$995.00 |
| 45 minutes, Robinson R44 | US$1,420.00 |
| 30 minutes with transfers from Manhattan | US$1,590.00 |
| 45 minutes with transfers from Manhattan | US$2,015.00 |
Read on GetYourGuide for 24 November 2026 and 20 January 2027, the same on both dates. A US$35 per-person airport and fuel charge comes on top.
Where it starts, and the time to the city
The meeting point is Atlantic Aviation West, 67 Tower Road, Harrison, NY 10604, at Westchester County Airport. Metro-North runs from Grand Central to White Plains in 35 minutes on an express, then it is a taxi of about 15 minutes; parking is free if you drive. Or book an option with round-trip transfers from Manhattan.
The airport is outside the city, so part of the flight is spent getting to Manhattan and back. It is a recurring complaint among the few low ratings. Of the flight’s 296 reviews, which average 4.9, nine give three stars or fewer. A couple on the 45-minute flight in March 2023 counted about 25 minutes of it as the trip there and back; a reviewer in June 2022 felt most of the time went on reaching New York. Two others, in 2018 and 2024, missed the Statue of Liberty.
Limits for the two of you
- Weight. No passenger over 250 lb (113 kg), and no more than 500 lb (226 kg) between you.
- Height. No taller than 6 ft 3 in (192 cm) in the R44.
- Children. Anyone 18 or under flies with an adult or parental consent; under 2, free on a parent’s lap.
- Routes. Weather, air traffic control and temporary flight restrictions can change the route.
- Cancelled by weather or maintenance. Another date or a full refund. You can also cancel free up to 24 hours before.
Who it is for
A couple who want the cabin to themselves, and for whom the price per pair matters less than not sharing the helicopter with other passengers. It is a long way round for anyone who just wants the classic downtown view: the shared flights from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport start a walk from the subway and pass the Statue of Liberty even on their shortest option.
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