Las Vegas Grand Canyon Skywalk Air Tours

Savvy travelers know that taking a Las Vegas plane tour to the Grand Canyon Skywalk is the fastest, most jet-setting way to experience this incredible landmark.

Flights depart from the Las Vegas area and make the 120-mile trip in 20 minutes. There are two types of tours. The only air flies past the “glass bridge” and back. The other lands at Grand Canyon West, where you disembark and access the Skywalk.

Both flights include free shuttle service from major hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. All-inclusive landing trip includes Skywalk tickets, BBQ lunch, and guided tour to the top of the rim. From start to finish, these air tours take less than half a day, perfect for travelers who want a quick day trip to the West Rim.

Flights are conducted aboard a custom Vistaliner aircraft. These large and spacious planes seat up to 19 people and their aerodynamic design makes for a silky-smooth ride. Comfortably climate-controlled, the “V-Liner” features plush seats, plenty of legroom, and oversized windows that are perfect for taking pictures.

These tours are safe. Grand Canyon airspace is strictly controlled by strict FAA guidelines. Two pilots, who must meet FAA requirements, fly these planes. In addition, the FAA requires that all canyon tours operate under its strict rules for air charter flights.

En route west to the Grand Canyon, these air tours fly over Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the US, Hoover Dam, the new Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, a Joshua Tree forest of 900 years old, and the majestic Grand Cliffs Wash. In my opinion, these “bonus” views make these air tours an irresistibly good deal.

The Grand Canyon Skywalk, located on 9,000 acres of Hualapai Indian tribal land, is a spectacular piece of modern engineering. The cantilevered structure extends 70 feet beyond the rim of the canyon, suspending visitors 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. The platform is made up of 46 glass panels that cost $250,000 each. Cameras and other personal electronic devices are prohibited because, if dropped, they can shatter glass. The total number of people that can be on the Skywalk at one time is 800, but the maximum occupancy is 120.

Savvy travelers know that the best price on Grand Canyon Skywalk plane deals is online. I have personally purchased these air tours at up to 35 percent off retail. My most recent price search found the Air Only package at just $105 per person and the Skywalk Deluxe Package at $205. Prices change according to peak travel seasons. However, if you book early, which I highly recommend, you can secure very low rates.

Airplane tours of the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Las Vegas are a great way to experience the “glass bridge.” The flights are cheap, fast and take place in one of the most incredible tourist planes in the skies today. These all-inclusive tours take four to six hours to complete and have everything you need to get to “doing” Grand Canyon West. If you’re looking for an extraordinary trip through the canyon, hop on a plane. Smart travelers swear by it.