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The 15 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in the USA

38 flights  ·  from $68 a head

Albuquerque flies the Rio Grande box, Phoenix the Sonoran desert, Napa and Temecula the vineyards. These 15 cover all four, with prices per person and the seasons each one is limited to.

Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast - Meeting the crew at Deer Valley Airport
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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

1.Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,049 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $260Our pick

Rise before dawn for a 45 to 60-minute hot-air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix Valley. Expect shifting launch sites, a licensed pilot, views of Camelback Mountain and Downtown Phoenix, then a Champagne or cider toast, breakfast, and a traditional balloonists ceremony. Hotel transport is an optional upgrade.

“This was one of the best experience I have done. I was a lot nervous but once I got there and saw all the hot air balloon getting blow up all the nervousness went away. I am so glad I did it this was an awesome experience one that I won’t forget”

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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise - Check-in at Rainbow Ryders
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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

2.Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Rise before dawn for a one-hour Rainbow Ryders balloon flight over Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley. Your pilot, possibly Alfred, Anthony, Brad, Kris, or Troy, explains ballooning and local geography while the crew prepares the basket. Expect changing launch sites, shared seating, a smooth flight, and a sparkling-wine toast after landing.

“This is one experience you will not want to miss. It is exciting to view the mountains of New Mexico floating in the hot air balloon. The pilot of the balloon made me feel safe and comfortable the whole time.”

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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise - Watching the balloon come to life
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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

3.Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders before dawn, help inflate the balloon if you wish, then float over the Sonoran Desert as the sun rises. Pilots such as Kyle, CJ, Jon T, Patrick, Jesse N, and JT provide commentary and keep the flight relaxed. The experience lasts about four hours and ends with snacks and a Champagne toast.

“CJ was our tour guide and he was fantastic. He had allot of energy and his enthusiasm made the ride interesting plus fun! I would definitely recommend this excursion and doing it at sunrise gave it a beautiful touch!”

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Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA - Champagne and breakfast after landing
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Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA

4.Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 702 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199

Meet before sunrise, watch an enormous 11-story balloon inflate, then float for about 45 minutes over the Sonoran Desert. Pilots such as Scott explain the flight and area as you ride in a roomy wicker basket. After landing, enjoy a Champagne toast, light breakfast, and a traditional first-flight ceremony.

“I enjoyed the hot air experience. We learned the history behind the first hot air balloon being done. It was a great experience. The crew was on time and the pilot was very knowledgeable. They provided great instructions on the pick up location. The breakfast was great and they took pictures for us before taking off!”

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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley - Watching the balloon come alive
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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

5.Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $315

Rise before dawn for a 45-minute to one-hour balloon flight over Napa or Sonoma. Your pilot, perhaps Bob, Jake, Chad, or Jimmy, explains ballooning while you drift up to 2,000 feet. Coffee, tea, pastries, and sparkling wine frame the ride, which suits couples, friends, and first-time flyers.

“Loved this! Our first time in a hot air balloon. We were a little anxious but after meeting the staff and our operator, Chad, we became very comfortable. The staff was very organized and made everything run smoothly. The most difficult or awkward part of the experience for me was getting into the basket. But I’m 53, little to no exercise and I got in with no assistance. Although maybe I was confident knowing my husband who has been training for many years would catch me.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills - The flight: calm, quiet, and weather-led
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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

6.Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $375

Meet Black Hills Balloons in Custer before sunrise, watch the crew prepare the balloon, then fly for about an hour above the Black Hills National Forest. Pilots such as Damien, Mike, Sam, and Don add local stories and humor. Champagne, snacks, bottled water, and a flight certificate are included.

“The tour guide (Mike) made the air time enjoyable. Sue enjoyed seeing the preparation as well as the flight thru the Black Hills.”

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Skyward at Sunrise: A Premiere Temecula Balloon Adventure - What happens at 4:30 or 5:15 in the morning
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Skyward at Sunrise: A Premiere Temecula Balloon Adventure

7.Skyward at Sunrise: A Premiere Temecula Balloon Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $258

Meet at Vindemia Winery before dawn for a roughly one-hour balloon flight over Temecula’s vineyards and citrus groves. An FAA-licensed pilot handles the flight, while the crew manages inflation and landing. Afterward, toast with champagne or cider, then use your two-for-one tasting offer at Vindemia.

“It was wonderful, a spectacular experience, and the tour managers were the best, everything was super safe and fun”

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Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne - The balloon setup is part of the adventure
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Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

8.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 304 reviews · 3h 30m · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co for a three-and-a-half-hour flight over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert. You can help inflate the balloon, then float with up to six people while pilots such as Jesse Roholt, Patrick Stevens, Jon Thompson, or Kyle explain the sights. A chase crew returns you to the launch site, where champagne and light snacks await.

“Our balloon pilot Jesse Roholt was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and great tour guide :-) he explain everything well and knows the area, and gave us a lot of information. All the team was very professional. We look forward to book another balloon ride with you to show our relatives and friends from out of town a great experience!!!!”

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Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix - What happens before takeoff
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Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

9.Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 288 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $220

Begin before dawn at a Phoenix meeting point, then rise over the Sonoran Desert as the sun comes up behind Camelback Mountain and McDowell Regional Park. Pilots and crew members including Shane, Matthew, and Michelle handle the flight and explain the desert, ballooning, and local sights. The roughly four-hour outing ends with champagne and fresh fruit.

“From the driving crew to the captain of our balloon ride. Everything was top knotch. We were given very specific instructions and overview of the event from start to finish. Everything that was explained was done exceptionally well. Would hihgly recommend using this company for your baloon ride experience. Top notch!”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country - The 8 to 16 person basket
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

10.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Fly above Temecula’s vineyards at sunrise with Grape Escape Balloon Adventures. Expect a shared 8 to 16 person basket, a 60 to 75 minute flight when conditions allow, pilot commentary from guides such as Bill, Rusty, Pete, or Will, and a champagne, juice, or cider toast at Bolero.

“It was better than I expected. All the fears and reservations about doing it were ungrounded. The pilot was entertaining and well trained and experienced.”

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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride - The Temecula view from the basket
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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride

11.Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165Best value

Meet in Temecula for a roughly 2.5-hour morning outing that includes about an hour in the air over vineyards, orchards, estates, lakes, and mountains. Pilots such as Phil, Bill, and Denni explain the area and keep the flight calm. Breakfast, champagne or mimosas, photos, a flight certificate, and two-for-one tastings at six wineries are included.

“It was a very tranquil experience and beautiful way to start our day. It’s definitely something you should do at least once. They provided wonderful service and gave a great gift at the end.”

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Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie - A quiet flight above the desert
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Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie

12.Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $282

Set off from Deer Valley Airport for about an hour above the Sonoran Desert, with views toward Camelback Mountain and Downtown Phoenix. Pilots such as Matt, Alisa, Jonathan, and Mike explain the flight as you go. After landing, enjoy champagne or sparkling cider, fruit and cheese, and the balloonists’ traditional ceremony.

“Our driver Michael was amazing! So helpful, energetic and informative. Jonathan was a great pilot and kept us entertained and informed. Awesome experience !”

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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise - What the flight itself feels like
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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise

13.Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Meet Four Corners Balloon Rides at Paradise Hills Shopping Center for an early morning flight over Albuquerque. Your small group, capped at 12, watches the sun rise near the Sandia Mountains, then returns to the meeting point for champagne and light snacks. Pilots such as Daniel and Dennis have been praised for calm landings, local detail, and careful instruction.

“A great family owned business. We had a wonderful ride on a clear, crisp, sunny morning. Beautiful sunrise. Great way to see the area.”

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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix - Safety briefing, basket space, and what the flight feels like
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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

14.Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Rise over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert on a roughly 45 to 60 minute sunset flight with Rainbow Ryders. Pilots such as Jesse, Jon, Patrick, Kyle, and Jacob Little handle the flight and commentary. Expect a van transfer, balloon setup, safety briefing, shared basket, desert landing, snacks, and a champagne toast.

“Amazing!!!!! What an experience. I was very scared at first but everything from the beginning to end was very smooth. Jacob was our pilot and he was super professional and helpful. When you check in, you take a 25 minute ride with the rest of your group to the place. Then you watch the workers blow up the balloon (hard work!) and you can help too if you’d like. Then we got on and went up in the air for 45 min. When we landed it is a bit rough, just an FYI, but Jacob and crew did a great job. We celebrated with mimosas in the desert! 10/10!”

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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight - A shared basket that does not feel like a crowd
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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight

15.Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Meet Cielo Balloons in Temecula before sunrise for a shared hot air balloon flight over vineyards and wineries. The basket holds no more than 10 people. Pilots such as Joe, Josh, Jack, and Brian have been praised for calm flying and local commentary. After landing, expect food and drinks, often including mimosas, champagne, or cupcakes.

“Our pilot was absolutely incredible! They were so experienced and friendly, it made the whole flight feel like a breeze. The flight was incredibly smooth, and all my nerves melted away the moment we took off. It was an amazing experience!”

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New in USA Hot Air Balloon Rides

★ 5.03 Hour Hot Air Balloon Flight in DriggsFrom $42510 reviews
★ 5.0Breathtaking Colorado Springs Sunrise Hot Air Balloon FlightFrom $38542 reviews
★ 5.0Private Hot Air Balloon Rides in AlbuquerqueFrom $799 per basket (seats 2)12 reviews
★ 5.0Private Hot Air Balloon Ride – Albuquerque, NMFrom $3853 reviews
★ 5.0Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at SunsetFrom $22557 reviews
★ 4.6Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with ChampagneFrom $18912 reviews
★ 3.6Temecula Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne ToastFrom $1697 reviews
★ 4.9Seattle: Mt. Rainier Sunrise Hot Air Balloon RideFrom $35512 reviews
★ 5.0Seattle: Mt. Rainier Sunset Balloon Ride with ChampagneFrom $40511 reviews
★ 4.4Sunrise Hot Air Balloon TourFrom $24917 reviews
★ 4.2Niagara Falls: Scenic Balloon Ride plus Souvenir PhotoFrom $6830 reviews
★ 4.5Colorado Springs: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon FlightFrom $35013 reviews
★ 5.0Epic Sonoran Sunrise Balloon FlightFrom $3492 reviews
★ 5.0Custer: Black Hills Hot Air Balloon Flight at SunriseFrom $37529 reviews
★ 4.5Colorado Springs: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon FlightFrom $27532 reviews

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