Booking choice: The 5 Island private flight, from $536 per person. Check dates Tour details
Private air tours on Maui are priced in two very different ways, and that trips people up. Viator lists the Maui Plane Rides flights per person. The operator's own website quotes one price for the whole plane.
The numbers below come from the live Viator listings and the operator's site in October 2026. They are from-prices in US dollars and can move with the date you pick.
The quick answer
On Viator the 90-minute Maui County 5 Island Private Discovery Flight is from $536 per person, with a minimum of two travelers, so the smallest booking is $1,072. Maui Plane Rides lists its 90-minute flight on its own site at $799 in total for up to three people, plus a fuel surcharge of $40 per person that may apply. Viator adds free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
How much is a private plane tour on Maui in 2026?
On Viator the 90-minute five-island flight is from $536 per person and the 60-minute flights from $380 per person; every booking needs at least two travelers.
Maui Plane Rides runs four private flights on Viator. All of them leave from Kahului Airport, all of them put only your group in the cabin, and all of them price every traveler at the same adult rate. The Circle Island listing is the odd one: its header says 2 to 5 travelers, while its description mentions a maximum of 3 per booking, so confirm the group size with the operator before you book for four or five.
| Flight | Length | From (per person) | Smallest booking (2 people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 5 Island private flight | 90 min | $536 | $1,072 |
| The Circle Island flight | 90 min | $452 | $904 |
| The 60-minute 3 Islands flight | 60 min | $380 | $760 |
| The Haleakala flight | 60 min | $380 | $760 |
Two of you, one cabin, 90 minutes over Maui County: check which dates are open.
Check dates for the 5 Island private flightIs the price per person or per plane?
Per person on Viator, per plane on the operator's own site.
The Viator listing reads "From $536.00 per person" and asks for two to five travelers. Book for two and you pay $1,072; book for five and it is $2,680. On the Maui Plane Rides website, the 90-minute flight is "$799 TOTAL for 3" and the 60-minute flight $599 for up to three.
Neither is wrong. They just answer different questions, so do the multiplication before you compare.
What does a group of 2, 3, 4 or 5 pay?
On Viator the 90-minute flight costs $1,072 for two and $2,680 for five; the operator's site quotes $799 for up to three, with no published price for four or five.
The table uses the Viator from-price and the operator's 90-minute price. The fuel surcharge of $40 per person on the operator's site "may" apply, so it is shown as a range.
| Group | Viator (90 min) | Operator site (90 min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 travelers | $1,072 | $799 to $879 |
| 3 travelers | $1,608 | $799 to $919 |
| 4 travelers | $2,144 | Call the operator for a quote |
| 5 travelers | $2,680 | Call the operator for a quote |
Is it cheaper to book direct with Maui Plane Rides?
For two or three people, yes on paper: $799 for the plane against $1,072 to $1,608 on Viator.
The gap is real and big, especially for three. What you get on Viator is the fine print: free cancellation up to 24 hours before, the option to reserve now and pay later, and 818 guest reviews in one place. Book direct and the operator's FAQ charges a $55 per person penalty if you cancel, credited toward a future flight.
The operator's site prices parties of up to three only, so call 808-800-6394 for four or five. Viator shows a price for every party size.
Prefer to keep your plans flexible? Viator lets you cancel free up to 24 hours before.
Check dates for the 5 Island private flightWhat is included in the price?
Headsets with live pilot commentary, bottled water and soda, and landing, facility and parking fees; gratuities are extra.
The 90-minute listing does not mention a fuel surcharge either way. The 60-minute 3 Islands and Haleakala listings both list the fuel surcharge as included. Tips are up to you: the meeting instructions say a gratuity for exceptional service is "graciously accepted".
Hotel pickup is not part of any of these flights. You drive to Kahului Airport and park by the Maui Plane Rides sign.
Want the private cabin for less? The 60-minute flight covers West Maui, Molokini and Kahoolawe, and the listing offers a chance to take the yoke.
Explore the 60-minute 3 Islands flight Tour detailsDo children pay less?
No. Every traveler from 0 to 90 years old is booked at the adult rate.
The listing sets no minimum age and has no child band, so a family of four pays four full seats: $2,144 at the from-price. If you want a kid discount somewhere in the trip, the Molokini snorkel cruise has one ($189 for adults).
How do helicopter prices compare?
Helicopters on Viator run from about $404 to $513 per person, in shared cabins of six or seven, with no two-person minimum.
The doors-off helicopter is $452 per person for 45 minutes, about $904 for two. The Complete Island helicopter is $513 for an hour, about $1,027 for two. The Maverick Molokai and Maui flight is $404 for 55 minutes, but it only cancels free up to 3 days ahead.
For a couple, the private plane costs a bit more than most helicopters. You are paying for the empty seats around you. See plane vs helicopter on Maui for the rest of the trade-off.
Which flight is the smartest buy for your group?
It depends on group size: two people pay least on a 60-minute flight, while four or five get the most cabin for the price on the 90-minute flight.
- A couple on a budget: the 60-minute 3 Islands flight, $760 for two.
- Three people: compare the operator's $799 total with the Viator price before you book.
- Four or five: the 90-minute 5 Island flight on Viator, $536 a seat with nobody else aboard.
- Haleakala first: the Haleakala private flight, from $380 per person.
Got your group size? Check dates for the 90-minute flight and see the total before you pay.
Check dates for the 5 Island private flightFrequently asked questions
Can one person book the Maui private flight?
Not on Viator: the listing needs at least two travelers, so a solo traveler pays for two seats ($1,072). The operator's own site prices the plane for up to three. Ask the operator whether one traveler can book.
Is there a fuel surcharge?
Maui Plane Rides says on its website that a fuel surcharge of $40 per person may apply. The 60-minute and Haleakala listings on Viator include it; the 90-minute listing does not mention it.
Do I need to tip the pilot?
Gratuities are not included. Tipping is optional, and the operator says a tip for exceptional service is welcome.
Can I cancel and get my money back?
On Viator, yes: every Maui Plane Rides flight cancels free up to 24 hours before the start time.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD, per person, and move with the season.
Maui County 5 Island Private Discovery Flight
- A private flight: only your group, 2 to 5 travelers on the listing
- Live pilot commentary through headsets
- Bottled water and soda
60-Minute Private Air Tour: 3 Islands
- A private flight for 2 to 5 travelers
- Live commentary through headsets
- Bottled water and soda
Maui Circle Island Private Air Tour
- A private flight for your group only
- Live commentary through headsets
- Beverages
