Hot air balloon rides in Arizona
3 places to fly and 8 operators, with listed prices from $179 to $729 per person. Each place has its own page with launch areas, seasons and every operator's rules.
Where to fly in Arizona
Every operator in Arizona
| Operator | What you get | Location | From | Length | Group | Weight limit | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Sunrise (Group) |
$179 per person |
Balloons carry up to 20 passengers |
Surcharge over 250 lbs; over 300 lbs buys an extra ticket | Check dates | |||
Phoenix Morning (shared) |
$239 per adult |
3-3.5 hours from check-in (4-4.5 with hotel transfer), 45-60 minutes in the air |
No limit; weights collected at booking | Check dates | |||
Balloon Flight |
$285 per adult |
3 to 3.5 hours total, usually at least an hour in the air |
Maximum 4-5 people per balloon |
Must weigh less than 275 lbs | Check dates | ||
Shared (Regular) Flight |
$290 per adult |
About 3.5 to 4 hours meet-up to drop-off, about 70 minutes in the air on average |
Smaller basket up to 3 people, larger basket 4 to 8 |
No official limit; over 300 lbs must be able to climb in and out of the basket | Check dates | ||
Tucson Morning Balloon Ride (Adult Shared) |
$319 per adult |
3-3.5 hours from check-in, about 45-60 minutes in the air |
No weight restriction; weights collected at booking | Check dates | |||
Sunrise Balloon Flight |
$375 per person |
3-4 hours total, 1-1.5 hours in the air |
Guests over 280 lbs must call before booking | Check dates | |||
Public balloon flight |
$375 per person |
About 2 hours from preflight to landing |
7 or 14 passengers per balloon, depending on weights |
No strict limit; accurate weights required | Check dates | ||
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride |
Not listed |
About 3.5-4 hours total, 45 minutes to 1 hour in the air |
No limit; passengers over 300 lbs pay for an additional seat | Check dates |
Each operator's cheapest listed flight, from its own website on October 21, 2026. How we compare.