Los Angeles Air Tours & Sightseeing Flights
Skip the passive ride in the back of a charter. On our discovery flight you sit up front, take the controls with a Certified Flight Instructor, and see Southern California from the best seat in the airplane — for $190 (1 person) or $270 (2 people).
Most "air tours" over Los Angeles put you in the back of a helicopter or a small plane as a passenger while someone else flies. Our discovery flight is different: it is a real introductory flight lesson where you are in the left seat with your hands on the controls, guided by a CFI in our Piper PA-28 Cherokee Warrior II (N9172Y). The scenery is the same world-famous Los Angeles coastline and skyline — but the experience is yours to fly.
Pick the route or landmark that excites you most. Each guide below covers what you might see, how the flight works, and what to expect. Exact routing always depends on weather, air traffic control, and safety on the day — but every flight departs from Van Nuys Airport and includes the aircraft and your instructor.
Choose Your Sightseeing Flight
Every flight is a hands-on discovery lesson from Van Nuys Airport. Tap a route to see the details.
Catalina Island Sightseeing Air Tour Alternative
The standard $190 discovery flight is an introductory lesson from Van Nuys Airport where you fly the plane. Extended scenic routes like Catalina can be arranged separately — just ask.
See this flightHollywood Sign Sightseeing Air Tour Alternative
Prefer to fly the plane instead of just riding along? Book a discovery flight lesson from Van Nuys Airport with possible Hollywood Sign and LA landmark views.
See this flightLong Beach Sightseeing Air Tour Alternative
Based at Van Nuys Airport, we offer hands-on discovery flight lessons with scenic LA and coastal views — and you get to fly the airplane yourself.
See this flightLos Angeles Helicopter Sightseeing Air Tour Alternative
Dreaming of seeing Los Angeles from the sky? Take it further — fly the airplane yourself on a hands-on discovery flight from Van Nuys Airport, with a Certified Flight Instructor right beside you.
See this flightLos Angeles Sightseeing Air Tour Alternative
A real discovery flight lesson with a Certified Flight Instructor from Van Nuys Airport (KVNY). Sit up front, learn the controls, and you may fly the airplane yourself.
See this flightLos Angeles Sightseeing Flight Tour Experience
An introductory flight lesson with scenic LA views from Van Nuys Airport. You're not just a passenger — you get a pre-flight briefing, fly with a CFI, and may take the controls.
See this flightMalibu Sightseeing Air Tour Alternative
Experience the Malibu coastline from the front seat on a discovery flight lesson from Van Nuys Airport — fly with a CFI and take the controls yourself.
See this flightSanta Monica Sightseeing Air Tour Alternative
Looking for a Santa Monica sightseeing air tour or coastal flying experience? Fly a discovery flight lesson from nearby Van Nuys Airport and take the controls with a CFI.
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