Fleur de Tucson Balloon Tours vs Hot Air Expeditions
Two balloon operators in Tucson, Arizona. Fleur de Tucson Balloon Tours starts at $285 and Hot Air Expeditions at $319. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Fleur de Tucson Balloon Tours
- Says it has flown commercially in Tucson since 1985
- Launches from a privately owned site at the base of the Tucson Mountains
- Leather seats available for passengers who would rather sit
- Season October through April; closed in summer
- Booking by online request form; confirmation within 24 hours
Balloon Flight
- From
- $285 per adult
- Length
- 3 to 3.5 hours total, usually at least an hour in the air
- Group
- Maximum 4-5 people per balloon
- Weight
- Must weigh less than 275 lbs
- Cancellation
- Cancel 72+ hrs before the flight to avoid a full charge; no-shows billed in full and gift certificates count as used.
Private Flight
- From
- $1,140 per group
- Length
- 3 to 3.5 hours total, usually at least an hour in the air
- Group
- 2 people
- Weight
- Must weigh less than 275 lbs
- Cancellation
- Cancel 72+ hrs before the flight to avoid a full charge; no-shows billed in full and gift certificates count as used.
Hot Air Expeditions
- Flies Tucson mornings 363 days a year (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
- Afternoon rides and hotel transfers are Phoenix only, not Tucson
- Basket about 4 ft tall with foot holes; step stools provided
- Also flies Phoenix
Tucson Morning Balloon Ride (Adult Shared)
- From
- $319 per adult
- Length
- 3-3.5 hours from check-in, about 45-60 minutes in the air
- Min age
- 5+ and at least 48 inches tall
- Weight
- No weight restriction; weights collected at booking
- Cancellation
- Free changes or cancellation 48+ hrs ahead; full charge within 48 hrs. Weather cancellations free to reschedule or cancel.
Tucson Morning Balloon Ride (Adult Private)
- From
- $729 per person
- Length
- 3-3.5 hours from check-in, about 45-60 minutes in the air
- Min age
- 5+ and at least 48 inches tall
- Weight
- No weight restriction; weights collected at booking
- Cancellation
- Free changes or cancellation 48+ hrs ahead; full charge within 48 hrs. Weather cancellations free to reschedule or cancel.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Tucson, Arizona.