Air Maui Helicopter Tours · Kahului Heliport
An hour by helicopter over both halves of Maui: Haleakala's cinder cones, the Hana coast's waterfalls and the West Maui Mountains, with Molokai's cliffs across the water. Pick it for the most ground covered by helicopter, doors on.
This is Air Maui's long flight. From Kahului Heliport the helicopter heads over the central valley to Haleakala, looks into the summit area with its cinder cones, then follows the Hana coast where waterfalls drop straight into the sea. It turns back across the island into the West Maui Mountains and the waterfall wall pilots call the Wall of Tears, with views across to Molokai.
Doors stay on, the cabin is air-conditioned, and six passengers share it with the pilot. The windows are the weak spot. Guests mention glare, and one says rear seats get distorted views; Air Maui asks everyone to wear dark clothing to cut reflections. If photos matter most, the doors-off flight solves that.
Clouds decide the route. The listing says routes and sights may vary with the weather, and a guest got rerouted when cloud sat on Haleakala. Air Maui sells this flight direct on Air Maui's own website, where it was listed at $484.99 per person in October 2026; the Viator from-price is $513.
Air Maui asks you to call 808-877-7005 at least 72 hours ahead.
Last hangar on the left at 108 Lelepio Place. Pay parking with the QR code (card only). No bags on board.
Over the central valley to Haleakala, then along the Hana coast and its waterfalls.
Into the West Maui Mountains and the Wall of Tears, with Molokai across the channel.
A recording of the flight on USB is on sale at the desk.
★★★★★Pilot was great pointing everything out and ensuring everyone on both sides could take photos. Would do it again!!
★★★★★He flew very gently and the views were amazing. Only way to see the wall of tears! Would recommend, but don't forget the Dramamine if prone to motion sickness.
★★★★★Great flight, even though we got rerouted due to cloud cover over Haleakala.
★★★★★The windows had glare, so the media package is worth it. Great memories and beautiful scenery.
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Yes, weather allowing. The route covers Haleakala, the Hana coast and the West Maui Mountains, but clouds can force a reroute.
Doors on, in an air-conditioned six-passenger cabin. Air Maui's doors-off flight is a separate 45-minute tour.
240 lbs per passenger. Heavier singles, pairs over 420 lbs combined or groups averaging 200 lbs buy an extra seat.
From $513 per person on Viator, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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