Best Helicopter in big island — Top 3 Ranked

3 operators ranked · Updated 2026

Rainbow Helicopters

Oahu, Big Island · $305–$1180

Doors-off standard on every tour. Oahu + Kona. Up to 105-min Kilauea tour.

$305

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Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island · $379–$719

Largest Hawaii helicopter operator since 1985. Only company on all 4 islands. Airbus EC130 T2 fleet. Custom booking system.

$379

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Big Island, Oahu, Kauai · $229–$639

Only Big Island operator flying exclusively private tours. Doors on/off at no extra cost.

$229

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