When planning a Las Vegas adventure, you have to include an excursion through the Grand Canyon. Traveling through the Grand Canyon on foot is a major ordeal, since the park is so huge, but you can see everything much faster from the air. The view from the sky is spectacular, which is why it is worth spending a bit more on Grand Canyon airplane deals over taking less spectacular bus tours.

Grand Canyon airplane tours take off 365 days a year (including all major holidays) from Las Vegas airfields and Grand Canyon National Airport, near tiny Tusayan, Arizona. The Las Vegas flights allow you to visit the South and West Rims, but you can only visit the South Rim if you depart from the Grand Canyon National Airport.

There are a couple benefits to booking a flight in the morning: smoother air for more comfortable flying, and better visibility. You may also choose to fly around sunset, but keep in mind that you will always see the sun set when returning back to Las Vegas. Here is another insider tip: the views are always the best from the left half of the plane!

Grand Canyon airplane deals can be found for aerial or landing tours of the canyon. It is about a forty-five minute trip from Las Vegas straight out to the South Rim, but you can cut the trip down by about half if you just fly directly to the West Rim. Aerial canyon flights to the South Rim last about forty-five minutes, but I strongly recommend the landing tour instead. The landing tour takes longer because you can get out of the airplane for white water rafting in the Colorado River, a walk across the Skywalk, and an exciting landing at the floor of the canyon.

You'll see a lot more from the air than you would from a bus: typically, you'll be able to see almost 150 miles of scenery from a plane; a bus tour will only let you see about 30 miles. You might think these are tiny private planes, but they're actually standard commercial jets that are fully certified for safety by the FAA (the Federal Aviation Administration).

Tour planes seat as many as 17 adults. They've been customized for sightseeing and their generously sized, climate-controlled cabins offer plenty of legroom, comfortable seating and windows large enough to provide unobstructed views of the landscapes passing below. If you are interested in more than the views, you can wear a headset and listen to facts regarding the history of the canyons throughout your trip.

If you want to find the best Grand Canyon airplane deals, you need you have to turn to the internet. Finding airplane deals that reduce the cost of a tour by 35% isn't unusual. When you order online you will be emailed a confirmation of your booking, which can make it easier to check in for your tour. There is also the option of texting your confirmation number to your phone if you carry one.

An airplane tour is the best way to see the splendor of Grand Canyon National Park. Even though the plane ride is not the most economical option, you can take the cost down by shopping for those deals online. And, these airplane deals will let you see five times as much of the canyon in less than 60 minutes. Besides saving money, you will make sure that you get seats on the flight you want when you book online.