Flights To The Grand Canyon

Are you looking to fly to the Grand Canyon?

Did you know that this famous destination is just an hour flight from Las Vegas?

Skip the long drive through the desert Southwest and spend a free afternoon aboard a sightseeing aircraft and fly direct to the Grand Canyon.

We're the world's first Grand Canyon air tour operator and have flown to this magical natural treasure since 1927. We chartered the first air tour over the National Park and remain as the largest and most experienced sightseeing aircraft operator in the entire Southwestern United States.

We offer more direct and more economical flights than the major airlines and can help you find cheap tickets to Grand Canyon National Park.

Papillon offers the best deals on cheap flights to Grand Canyon National Park. Flights to GCN (Grand Canyon National Park Airport, Arizona) are available on a fixed schedule from our Las Vegas area bases.

When you fly to Grand Canyon with Papillon, you can land right next to the National Park! There is no need to fly to Flagstaff, Arizona or look for other flight deals. Our adventure packages get you right to the rim of the canyon aboard a sightseeing aircraft or helicopter before embarking on a number of exciting ground tours.

Flying to the Grand Canyon is way better than driving! When you board a sightseeing airplane equipped with headset narration and air-conditioned comfort you'll enjoy the scenic route with views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River on your flight.

When flying over the Grand Canyon, you'll have a birds-eye-view of all the famous lookout points, the colorful Kaibab National Forest, and the wild geological diversity that consists of rock ranging from 270 million to 1.8 billion years old!

Browse our flights to Grand Canyon and plane tickets from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park.

Papillon is the only airline to serve the closest airport to the Grand Canyon - GCN (Grand Canyon National Park Airport, Arizona) - with regular, scheduled service.

With Papillon, the Grand Canyon Airport is your jumping off point for a number of day tours, including our Grand Canyon Air Tour Deluxe With Hummer where, after your sightseeing aircraft flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll board a 2-hour open-air Hummer tour and visit famous viewpoints such as Stops may include Duck on a Rock, Yavapai Point, and Moran Point. See other Grand Canyon air tours and Grand Canyon helicopter tours Papillon offers; the options are unlimited!

Tickets to Grand Canyon National Park directly from the Las Vegas area are aboard specific sightseeing aircraft that depart purpose built for the mission. These aircraft include:

• Twin Otter Vistaliner - this twin turbine aircraft built with environmentally-friendly quiet technology might be the best aircraft in the world for sightseeing! The 19-passenger aircraft feature comfortable cabins that offer passengers unbelievable panoramic views for memorable photos thanks to the aircraft's high-set wings. Passengers also learn about the history, geography and geology of the region during the flight since all passengers receive a set of Bose headsets with GPS-triggered tour narrations in multiple languages.
• Cessna Caravan - This 9- seat classic turboprop aircraft is known the world over for its reliability, rugged utility and utilization in the world's most beautiful and demanding environments. A canyon flight in a Caravan is one of the most memorable aviation experiences you can have and offers a comfortable, climate-controlled, quiet ride. The Cessna Caravan is fitted with windows on both sides for the ultimate sightseeing opportunity. Passengers also learn about the history, geography and geology during the flight with multilingual tour narration.

Why should I fly with Papillon to the Grand Canyon?

We are the Grand Canyon National Park's affordable flight leader! We are the world's first air tour operator and have flown to the Grand Canyon since 1927! Our mission has, and remains, been to provide the safest and most unforgettable aerial sightseeing experiences and adventures to the most beautiful destinations in the American Southwest.

What city do I fly into for the Grand Canyon?

The closest airport to the Grand Canyon is Grand Canyon Airport (GCN). It is located near the entrance to the South Rim, only a few miles from the rim itself.

Can you fly to the Grand Canyon?

Yes! While larger commercial airlines fly directly to FLG (Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, AZ), approximately 90 miles away, and PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, AZ) and LAS (Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas NV), both multiple hours away, Papillon flies its sightseeing aircraft in and out of GCN (Grand Canyon Airport, AZ) from Las Vegas. This  is the closest airport to Grand Canyon National Park. It is located in Tusayan, Arizona, the resort town located only a few miles from the South Rim entrance.

What is the cheapest airport to fly into for the Grand Canyon?

The airports with the least expensive tickets for visiting the Grand Canyon are the two busiest airports in the Southwest region with the most flight options: PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, AZ) and LAS (Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas NV). Both airports, however, are approximately 5-6 hours from the National Park entrance.  These airports are served by Southwest Airlines, United, Delta, American and others.

Is it better to fly into Las Vegas or Phoenix to go to the Grand Canyon?

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the best bet for a major airport that offers a straight, direct 3.5 hour drive to the National Park entrance. It’s about a 4.5 hour drive from LAS (Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas NV).

How long is a helicopter flight from Vegas to Grand Canyon?

A helicopter flight from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon take about 70 minutes. It travels over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, before landing at the West Rim.