The back story
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The back story
The Grand Canyon by helicopter: the back story
Flying from the Strip to Grand Canyon West: what the flights include, how long they take and what to expect on Hualapai land.
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Beyond Las Vegas · West Rim, South Rim and by air
The Grand Canyon from Las Vegas
The Grand Canyon in one page: Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk, the South Rim, helicopter flights and drive times.
What's onThis week in Las Vegas
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What to see
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A glass bridge over the canyon
Grand Canyon West & the Skywalk
The West Rim of the Grand Canyon, run by the Hualapai Tribe, with the glass Skywalk, Eagle Point and Guano Point.
5001 E Diamond Bar Rd, Meadview, AZ 86444Explore View on map
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The classic canyon views
Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)
The national park’s South Rim, best visited overnight from Las Vegas or by air.
Getting there and on the water
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To the canyon and over the Strip
Maverick Helicopters
Helicopter flights from the Strip: Grand Canyon West landings, the Skywalk, Red Rock and night flights over the city.
6075 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119Explore View on map
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Canyon flights by helicopter and plane
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead tours by helicopter and airplane.
1265 Airport Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005Explore View on map
Questions and answers
Which part of the Grand Canyon is closest to Las Vegas?
Grand Canyon West, about 123 miles, roughly 3 hours by road without stops, or about 45 minutes by helicopter.
Is the North Rim open?
Only seasonally, with limited services; its historic lodge was destroyed by the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire. Check the park’s North Rim status page.
Share your Grand Canyon tips
Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.
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