Taking a ride on a hot air balloon is usually a once in a lifetime trip! Arizona has many companies to choose from depending on what you want to see. Flights are available all year round! Most flights are early in the morning and some even include breakfast!
Most people consider a hot air balloon ride a bucket list amazing adventure and feel it’s worth the expense!
There are so many companies that operate in Arizona that you would be reading for hours if I listed them all! Here is a selection of top companies available statewide. If I missed your favorite or you own a hot air balloon company I missed let me know and I will certainly look into doing an in depth article for them!
Hot Air Expeditions https://hotairexpeditions.com/ $269 for Adults $169 for Children Deer Valley Airport
702 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027
Marana Airport
11700 W. Avra Valley Rd., Marana, AZ 85653
Hot Air Expeditions was founded in 1991. Hot air balloon rides in Phoenix are offered daily, year-round, in the morning, and seasonally in the afternoon during the months of November-March. Locally founded and operated, Hot Air Expeditions has proudly been providing hot air ballooning experiences in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona for over 28 years. They employ 5 office staff members, 8 pilots, 35 crew members, and have 10 balloons within their fleet. Hot Air Expeditions operate all year around and are open from 5am to 6pm. Total tour time is about 3.5 hours with an hour of that in the air. There is a champagne breakfast awaiting you when you land.
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. https://rainbowryders.com/ $179 for Adults $125 for Children over 5.
715 E Covey Lane #100, Phoenix, AZ 85024
Fulfill your bucket list with a one-of-a-kind experience. Our team launches spectacular sunrise flights every day of the year, launching just after the sun comes up. Total flight time about an hour, total tour time 3.5 to 4 hours. After landing there is a celebratory toast and snacks
Apex Balloons https://www.phoenixballoonrides.com/ $250 per person, children under 5/48″ cannot fly
The meeting location for the hot air balloon flights in Phoenix, Arizona is the Dunkin’ Donuts at 21705 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
Our balloon rides in Arizona launch up to twice daily, just after sunrise and again about an hour or so before sunset – weather permitting. These flight times are when the winds are calmest to allow for a most enjoyable flight. During the middle of the day, it’s usually too unstable to fly due to thermals, wind gusts and unstable weather conditions. The whole experience usually takes about 3 to 3.5 hours from the meeting time until returning, but occasionally up to 4 hours. Come equipped with a sense of adventure!
Aerogelic Ballooning https://www.aerogelicballooning.com/ $199 for Adults
2136 W Melinda Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Based in Phoenix, AZ, Aerogenic Ballooning has been delivering breathtaking hot-air balloon rides in Phoenix to both thrill seekers and romantic couples since 1976. With a commitment to making your hot air balloon rides the most memorable experiences of your life, Aerogelic Ballooning’s flight is sure to take your breath away, guaranteed!
Destination Balloon Rides https://destinationballoonrides.com/ $375 for Adults
33010 10th Street. Phoenix, AZ 85085
A Hot Air Balloon ride is not only fun and exciting, but it is also the best way to see the desert and tour the valley. We specialize in Private and Small Group flights so whether you have a special occasion or you just don’t want to be in a larger crowded basket Destination Balloon rides is the option for you!
Red Rock Balloons https://redrockballoons.com/ $350 per person
2360 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Watch sunrise during the ascent. After a gentle lift-off, you’ll be gliding over the gorgeous Red Rock Country. Sedona’s natural wonders and wildlife sightings will delight you as you float calmly with the air currents. The whole adventure from start to finish is approximately 3.5-4 hours. We begin the morning with meeting at our storefront location. After checking in, you will ride in our vans to the launch site, and watch the inflation of the balloon. The ride is 1-1.5 hours depending on the winds and discretion of the pilot. After landing we do a celebratory champagne toast, and we return to our storefront location.
Southern Arizona Balloon Excursions https://tucsoncomefly.com/ Call 1-888-624-3599 for price and availability
537 W. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85705
Hot air balloons offer a unique view of Arizona unlike any other. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the views of the Catalina Foothills, Waterman Mountain Ranges, and the City of Tucson. Flights last between 45 minutes and one hour. The entire experience from take off to the champagne toast upon landing, lasts between two and three hours.
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