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The 15 Best Flights Over San Francisco Bay

19 tours  ·  from $239

Twenty minutes in the air puts the bridge, the island and the whole peninsula in one frame. These 15 compare aircraft, route, flight time and price, with a note on how the fog decides your morning.

San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour - Starting in Sausalito with a water takeoff
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San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

1.San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $326Our pick

Board a small seaplane in Sausalito for a 30-minute flight over Muir Woods, the Golden Gate Bridge, downtown San Francisco, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. Every passenger gets a window seat, and the pilot provides commentary. A minimum of two adults is required.

“An incredible experience, can highly recommend it. Pilot highly professional and knowledgeable even the drive to the airfield was enjoyable.”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Seaplane Tour - The Golden Gate Bridge from above
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Seaplane Tour

2.Golden Gate Bridge Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 128 reviews · 30 min · from $299

Take a 30-minute Alaska Bush Seaplane from Sausalito over the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Tiburon, and Sausalito. Meet at the seaplane base in Mill Valley or add a Fisherman’s Wharf shuttle. Every GetYourGuide booking includes a guaranteed window seat.

“We had a great flight and our 9 year old daughter was allowed to sit in the front as a copilot. Thank You!”

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San Francisco: Airplane Private Sunset Bay Tour - Crossing the Bay Bridge toward San Francisco
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San Francisco: Airplane Private Sunset Bay Tour

3.Airplane Private Sunset Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 40 min · from $329

Meet your English-speaking pilot at Hayward Executive Airport for a private 35 to 40-minute sunset flight. Fly over Oakland, the Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, and the Golden Gate Bridge while Rick Cascelli or another pilot provides commentary through a headset.

“Rick was such a Great person my bf and I felt safe and had an amazin experience. It was just Perfect views Are amazing”

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San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour - Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and the Bay Entrance
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San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour

4.Airplane Private Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · from $289

Take a private 40-minute flight from Hayward Airport in a four-seat Cessna 172 with an English-speaking pilot. See Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge, Downtown San Francisco, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Tiburon, and Sausalito from above. Pilots include Abel and Rick.

“Everything was perfect. Kind of hard to find the location, but the flight was great.”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Helicopter Adventure - From Sausalito heliport to the first coastal views
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Helicopter Adventure

5.Golden Gate Helicopter Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 30 min · from $339

Take a 30-minute helicopter flight from Sausalito over Baker Beach, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and downtown San Francisco. Your English-speaking pilot handles the narration, with space for up to four passengers.

“Good service with the owner and our helicopter pilot was amazing man good match”

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Airplane Elite San Francisco Flight Tour - Oakland and the Bay Bridge: the opening view
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Airplane Elite San Francisco Flight Tour

6.Airplane Elite San Francisco Flight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $339

Take a private airplane flight from Hayward over Oakland, the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, downtown San Francisco, Twin Peaks, and San Mateo. Pilots such as Rick, Sebastian, and Matt provide commentary, while the small aircraft offers close-up views and strong photo opportunities.

“Booked this as a surprise birthday present and it was absolutely perfect. Thank you! Very cool experience, friendly staff.”

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Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour - Takeoff at Sausalito’s Richardson Bay
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Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

7.Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $376

Fly for 45 minutes from Sausalito with a professional pilot, passing Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and San Francisco sights. Every seat has a window. A complimentary Fisherman’s Wharf shuttle is available when selected, and pilot Aaron may provide lively commentary.

“10/10 experience. The pilot and owner Aaron was very kind, knowledgeable, and caring with a special flight organized for my dad’s 83rd birthday. He went above and beyond, and the seaplane and flight were magical. Highly recommend!”

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San Francisco: Airplane Elite Bay Tour - Downtown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Pier 39
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San Francisco: Airplane Elite Bay Tour

8.Airplane Elite Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $339

Take a private 1-hour flight from Hayward Airport in a small Cessna 172 Skyhawk. With an English-speaking pilot, you will see the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, San Francisco waterfront, Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the Pacific coast from above.

“Pilot very good, no excellent! Staff very fruendly! The pilot, after the fantastic flight experience drove us to the nearedt BSRT stsrion. All together: 50 out of 10!!!!!!!”

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San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour - Meeting your pilot at Hayward Executive Airport
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San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour

9.Airplane Private Night Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 40 min · from $329

Meet your English-speaking pilot at Hayward Executive Airport for a private 40-minute night flight over San Francisco Bay. See the Bay Bridge light installation, Golden Gate Bridge, downtown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Pier 39 from the air. Richard is one pilot praised by name for friendly service.

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San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour - Starting in Sausalito’s Richardson Bay
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San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour

10.San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $239Best value

Fly from Sausalito’s Richardson Bay in a small seaplane limited to six passengers. Your pilot narrates views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, Fisherman’s Wharf, Oracle Park, Angel Island, and Alcatraz. Every passenger gets a window seat, and pilots such as Fred are praised for friendly local commentary.

“Overall it was ok, but I thought we would fly over (or at least closer) to the Golden Gate Bridge. The aspect of our trip that was a little bothersome was somewhat cynical commentary by the pilot. Also, the plane seemed a bit”

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San Francisco: Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour - Point Bonita and the Marin Coast
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San Francisco: Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

11.Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 45 min · from $349

Take a 45-minute seaplane flight from Mill Valley over the Marin coast, Point Bonita, Stinson Beach, Muir Woods, San Francisco, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. A pilot provides live commentary, with flights limited to six people. Shuttle service from Fisherman’s Wharf is optional.

“If I could have given more than 5 stars for this activity I would gladly have done so! We were blessed with perfect conditions, and Aaron our pilot/guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable about all of the areas below us, as well as being very witty. The tour was tinged with a hint of excitement, we've never been in a seaplane before, and the take off and landing were fabulous. Would heartily recommend this to anyone.”

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San Francisco: Seaplane Flight with Champagne - Taking off from the Seaplane Adventures base
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San Francisco: Seaplane Flight with Champagne

12.Seaplane Flight with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 40 min · from $389

Take a 40-minute seaplane ride from San Francisco Bay with a guaranteed window seat when you book through GetYourGuide. Fly over the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Pier 39, Angel Island, Tiburon, and Belvedere Peninsula while enjoying Moët Chandon Champagne. English, French, and Dutch commentary is available.

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30-40 Minute Airplane San Francisco Bay Flight Tour - Oakland and the Bay Bridge from above
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30-40 Minute Airplane San Francisco Bay Flight Tour

13.30-40 Minute Airplane San Francisco Bay Flight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 30 to 40 minutes (approx.) · from $289

Take a private airplane flight from Hayward over Oakland, the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, and San Francisco’s waterfront. Your pilot provides commentary through a headset. This is a small-aircraft tour, not a helicopter ride.

“Great first experience flying over the bay. Rick was an awesome Chief Pilot i would totally go back to him. I highly Recommend Anyone looking to fly with hayward flights go see Rick Cascely you will NOT be disappointed.”

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San Francisco 1-Hour Seaplane Tour - Over the Marin Headlands and Muir Beach
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San Francisco 1-Hour Seaplane Tour

14.San Francisco 1-Hour Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $426

Board a six-passenger seaplane in Sausalito for a 60-minute flight over Marin, Point Reyes, Muir Beach, the Golden Gate, San Francisco, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. Your pilot points out landmarks, then brings you back with a memorable water landing.

“It was a great and beautiful trip! We were able to see a lot of the coastline, Muir Woods and also flew over the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Giants Stadium and the City of San Francisco. Great overview of the Bay Area!”

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San Francisco Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour - The Golden Gate Bridge from above
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San Francisco Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour

15.San Francisco Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $379

Take a late-afternoon seaplane from Sausalito for wide views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, redwoods, San Francisco, and the bay towns. Your professional pilot provides the flight, and a glass of champagne is included. Sunset is not guaranteed, and pickup is not provided.

“Amazing experience, the flight was great and the people really friendly. he only thing that let this tour down was there is no local pick up and getting to their office is difficult and not easy unless driving.”

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