San Francisco · SEAPLANE, HELICOPTER & BAY FLIGHTS
10 options
The right seaplane, helicopter & bay flights should fit the hills, water and hours already in your plan. These 10 show what the ticket includes and the kind of traveler each option suits.
A 30-minute seaplane tour over San Francisco, the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and Bay towns, with guaranteed window seats and pro pilots.
“Excellent way to see San Francisco. Operators were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.”
Golden Gate Bridge seaplane tour over San Francisco Bay with guaranteed window seat and round-trip shuttle, landing in Sausalito.
“A stunning seaplane ride from Sausillito over the mountains around San Francisco Bay, over Alcatraz and San Quentin, past the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. Great views and a very good pilot.”
A 40-minute private sunset flight over the Bay. See Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, Wharf, and Angel Island.
“Here’s the updated version using “we”: ⸻ We arrived on time for our private airplane tour, but there was a scheduling mix-up and our assigned pilot wasn’t there. Fortunately, another pilot, Rick, stepped in and was extremely helpful. He was able to take us up about 30 minutes later than planned. Despite the hiccup, the experience was incredible. We caught the sunset over the San Francisco Bay with stunning cloud formations, and the views were unforgettable. Rick made the tour exceptional, and the overall experience was absolutely worth it.”
Private 40-minute Cessna flight over San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate, Downtown, Alcatraz and Angel Island from Hayward Airport.
“Everything was perfect. Kind of hard to find the location, but the flight was great.”
30-minute helicopter flight from Sausalito over the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, beaches, and downtown San Francisco.
“Good service with the owner and our helicopter pilot was amazing man good match”
Private scenic airplane flight from Hayward for Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Golden Gate, and more, with pilot commentary and great aerial photos.
“Wonderful flight. Wonderful pilot. Very knowledgeable and experienced and he made sure we had a good time”
Window-seat seaplane over the Bay of San Francisco: 45 minutes from Sausalito to the Golden Gate, Muir Woods, Alcatraz, and Angel Island.
“Excellent adventure for locals and tourists alike. This flight was my birthday gift from my wife. The view was gorgeous all the way. The pilot was very friendly, explained the points of interest along the route. We flew all the way to Point Reyes, circled the lighthouse, watched the waterfalls, crossed above the Golden Gate and circled the downtown San Francisco, Angel Island and Alcatraz. The flight was smooth, and taking off and landing on the water was very unusual, definitely adding to the uniqueness of this experience.”
One-hour Cessna 172 bay flight from Hayward for aerial views of Golden Gate, Alcatraz, downtown waterfront, and Pacific coast.
“Pilot very good, no excellent! Staff very fruendly! The pilot, after the fantastic flight experience drove us to the nearedt BSRT stsrion. All together: 50 out of 10!!!!!!!”
Private 40-minute night flight over San Francisco Bay with Bay Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, downtown, and Fisherman's Wharf views from above.
20-minute San Francisco seaplane tour from Sausalito with guaranteed window seats and views of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
“The pilot was absolutely fantastic. The staff were courteous and a pleasure to interact with. Bonus the flight and views were breathtaking.”
