Viator · Private tour

Airplane Elite San Francisco Flight Tour

4.8(43)San Francisco1 hour
VIATOR4.8(40)TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)

Description

Fly over San Francisco on board of a Cessna and get fantastic aerial views of the City of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate. Panoramic views of Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island and stunning views of San Francisco International Airport.

Tour Options

Airplane Elite San Francisco Flight Tour

Itinerary

5 min

Zoom past the Oakland skyline and head for the Bay Bridge!

5 min

Fly over the Bay Bridge and surround yourself with the Bay Area

5 min

Take pictures of Treasure Island as you fly from the Bay Bridge towards The City!

5 min

Fly nearby the old Alcatraz Prison and witness the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance

5 min

Can't say you've been or flown in San Francisco if you haven't checked out the Golden Gate Bridge!

5 min

Pass by Crissy Field, as you head for North Beach

5 min

Fly past Lombard St, Coit Tower, Pier 39, Union Square, The Painted Ladies towards Mission Disctrict!

5 min

Fly over the sky scrapers that make the San Francisco skyline so beautiful

5 min

Fly past Twin Peaks as you head south for the San Francisco International Airport.

5 min

Fly over the busy and grand San Francisco International Airport!

5 min

Fly over the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge towards Hayward back to the main office.

Highlights

Scenic flight tour - approx 1 hour

What's included

Included
Scenic flight tour - approx 1 hour
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If under 18, must be accompanied by an adult or sign a waiver by parent of Guardian.
  • Minimum 2 people per flight

Reviews(43)

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Katharina_W
July 5, 2025
It was amazing!

We had an amazing time! What a great way to see the city. Everyone was super friendly and the flight was smooth. Highly recommend!

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Genessis_V
June 19, 2025
Was honestly kinda scared...

Was honestly kinda scared to get on our airplane ending in 249. BUT, our pilot Sebastian was amazing! I booked this flight tour for Father’s Day and he enjoyed it. Would do this again in the near future!

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Dustin M
May 12, 2025
Amazing New Perspective of the Bay Area

We have visited San Francisco multiple times in the past, but this visit was the first time we flew over the Bay area in a low-flying airplane and this one-hour flight provided a completely new perspective. We were the only two passengers on the small airplane and Sebastian was our pilot. The ride was smoother than we had expected for a small airplane and Sebastian pointed out various landmarks as we passed over them. We were able to see and take photographs of the views one often sees in films and promotional videos. Seeing the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Alcatraz Island, Treasure Island, and other landmarks from above was exciting and new. This was a relaxing but thrilling activity when in the San Francisco area.

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Tulika_S
November 8, 2024
Good date idea

Very good service. Enjoyed the complimentary wine! 1 hour was just good. The pilot was very knowledgeable.

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Aldo_G
October 7, 2024
Do you dare? 😆

The staff is super friendly, our pilot was super friendly. We were offered wine and water before our flight. We had an overall smooth flight. But I do not recommend this to someone that doesn't know planes. Sesna planes are safe and super well built but this one is a 54 year old plane and my girl was scared out of her wits 🤣😆. Also if you are 6.0 tall u could barely fit. Do not bring ppl that scare easy.

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Claudia_G
October 6, 2024
Great Birthday Surprise!!

Rick was amazing! Very knowledgeable and helped make my husbands birthday special. Thanks for answering all of our questions!

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Elo_O
October 6, 2024
Exceptional!

This experience on the air was truly the best I've ever had! Booking the Elite Tour and Demo Flight was worth it. I highly recommend it! The pilot was incredibly professional and great!

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Juan_B
September 3, 2024
Undescribable nice feeling

5 STAR service . 5 STAR Chief Pilot Rick. 5 STAR Smooth ride. 5 STAR Tour of SF Bay. 5 STAR Easy to book. 5 out of 5 , It was the highlight of our trip. Thanks Rick. sincerely, Peggy, Gina & Johnny

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Erich_K
May 25, 2024
Very safe flight, cool but very experienced pilot!

At the end of a business trip in the Bay Area, it was great to better understand the dimension of this metropolitan cluster of towns and bridges. Rick took us to Novato, where we had closed on an investment opportunity. It was interesting to see from above the surrounding topography and some of the constraints that apply to the area.. Next time we want a bigger plane!

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Luisa_I
May 18, 2024
It was worth it!

I am really glad we went. The weather was a bit cloudy but that made the experience even more amazing. If you’ve ever seen Aladdin it literally felt like we were flying over the clouds with a beautiful sunset! They had everything ready for us when we got there, and they explained everything in detail. Our pilot was great. He explained to us the route and what we would be flying over!

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable time, even with the cloudy weather—it really does create a magical atmosphere, doesn’t it? We're so glad our team was able to make everything smooth and enjoyable for you. It’s great to hear that you felt well-informed and that the pilot made the flight extra special. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure in the future!

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