Statue of Liberty by Helicopter
The Statue of Liberty has stood on Liberty Island in New York Harbor since 1886, a gift from France marking the centennial of American independence. At 93 meters from ground to torch, Lady Liberty is one of the most recognized monuments in the world.
Seeing it by helicopter
Nearly every Manhattan sightseeing flight from New Jersey or lower Manhattan swings out over the harbor past Liberty Island, giving you a full view of the statue, her pedestal, and the star-shaped Fort Wood base she stands on -- a view most ferry passengers only get from one angle at the base looking up.
Helicopter tours that fly over Statue of Liberty
New York City, New York
NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan & Brooklyn
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 25-30 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City landmarks such as t
25 min to 30 min
From $449 USD
New York City, New York
NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 17-20 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City landmarks such as t
17 min to 20 min
From $309 USD
New York City, New York
NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 12-15 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan and fly past iconic New York City landmarks such as t
12 min to 15 min
From $271 USD
Likely to sell outNew York City, New York
New York City Night Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
Take in breathtaking nighttime views of New York City as you depart from Essex County Airport in New Jersey, conveniently located just a 45–60 minute taxi or rideshare from Midtown Manhattan. Sit back and enjoy the ride
25 min to 30 min
From $334 USD
Likely to sell outNew York City, New York
New York City Sunset Helicopter Tour from New Jersey
Experience New York City at its most breathtaking moments - from the sky at sunset. As the sun dips below the horizon, the city glows in a golden light, reflecting off the Hudson River and simmering glass towers of Manha
40 min
From $444 USD
Likely to sell outNew York City, New York
NY Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline from New Jersey
Enjoy an unforgettable 25–30 minute flight from Linden Airport, New Jersey, offering breathtaking aerial views of New York City’s world-famous skyline from BOTH sides of the helicopter as it goes up and down the Hudson R
25 min to 30 min
From $330 USD
Good to know
- •Helicopter tours don't land on Liberty Island -- if you want to go inside the pedestal or climb to the crown, that's a separate ferry trip booked directly through the National Park Service.
- •The statue usually comes into view early in a Manhattan flight, right after takeoff from the New Jersey heliports.
- •Afternoon light tends to catch the copper skin best; night flights show the statue lit up against the dark harbor instead.
Can a helicopter tour land on Liberty Island or get close to the Statue of Liberty?
No -- helicopter tours fly past and around the statue as part of a wider Manhattan sightseeing route, but they don't land on Liberty Island. Setting foot on the island and going inside the pedestal or crown requires a separate ferry ticket booked through the National Park Service.
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