




Discover the birthplace of American independence with a private helicopter day trip from Manhattan to Philadelphia. Skip the 3-hour drive and arrive in under an hour, giving you more time to explore this historic city. Depart from your preferred Manhattan heliport and enjoy a scenic 45- minute flight to Philadelphia, landing at Penn’s Landing Heliport or Philadelphia International Airport near top attractions. Spend 4–5 hours exploring at your own pace while your helicopter and pilot remain on standby. Visit iconic sites like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, stroll through Old City, explore museums, or enjoy lunch at one of Philadelphia’s renowned restaurants. Return by helicopter with a skyline tour of NYC before landing. Flight time: ~40–45 minutes each way Total duration: ~6 hours
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 148 of the next 270 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Helicopter departs from Manhattan
Travelers spend 4-5 hours here
Helicopter arrives Manhattan
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Philadelphia Day Trip from Manhattan by Helicopter lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $11,200 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
It can: 148 of the next 270 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Downtown Manhattan/Wall Street Heliport. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or have parental consent.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Day Trip from Manhattan by Helicopter | 6 hours | — | $11,200 | |
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