Ballooning in the USA: the 15 Best Flights to Book

Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast - Watching the balloon come alive

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

Review of Phoenix’s sunrise hot-air balloon ride, including Sonoran Desert views, breakfast, Champagne toast, price, tips, and drawbacks.

“I had an amazing experience in hot air balloon. The team consisting of Joy, Mike, Marie and Captain John were wonderful. They picked us up from Deer valley road and we travelled to a couple of spots to check for wind condition before taking off at one spot. We were in the air for about 45 minutes or so but time flew really quick. We got lovely views of the mountains around in the Phoenix area and descended slowly to a flat surface. We ended the experience with a breakfast and champagne toast. Whole journey was safe and well organized!”

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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

Review of Albuquerque’s sunrise balloon ride with Rio Grande views, Sandia Mountains, pilot commentary, sparkling wine, costs, and practical tips.

“We did a sunrise balloon tour and loved it!! The air was smoother than we expected and the landing was perfect. Alfred was an all around excellent pilot! He was knowledgeable about his craft, and not only that, but also the history of ballooning. His passion was evident throughout the entire morning. We were so grateful for this opportunity and would do it again!!”

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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

Review of Phoenix’s sunrise hot-air balloon ride, with Sonoran Desert views, champagne toast, pricing, logistics, safety, and booking tips.

“Had an absolutely amazing time. Morghan was very polite and obviously highly experienced. He made us all feel safe and secure!”

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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

Review of Phoenix’s sunrise hot-air balloon ride, with Sonoran Desert views, an 11-story balloon, breakfast, champagne, costs, and tips.

“From start to finish our experience was absolutely amazing. Upon arrival for getting to fill out the online waiver our tour guide. Earl was outgoing and helped us every step of the way. Once at the balloon launch site after a great ride of understanding how the balloon handles and what we expect, we got to watch the huge balloon inflate. I couldn't imagine experience anything like this. My wife and I were in awe with watching all of the employees working so hard to get the balloon inflated and give us a safe travel. Once we're balloon inflated and getting ready for launch Scott, our pilot was overwhelmingly helpful…”

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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 over Napa Valley at sunrise with coffee, pastries, pilot stories, vineyard views, and sparkling wine after a 45-minute balloon flight.

“The experience is highly dependent on the weather.. The Napa Valley was cloud covered so we were transported 40 minutes to Pope Valley which had no wind ..so it felt like a tethered balloon ride. The pilot and crew were wonderful and I realize this was not their fault….just nature and disappointing from what I had envisioned.”

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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

Review of a sunrise hot air balloon flight over South Dakota’s Black Hills, with practical tips on timing, weather, price, safety, and views.

“Cross it off your bucket list! We were blessed to go at a time that three balloons were flying. Really nice people and great experience!”

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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

Review of Temecula’s sunrise hot-air balloon ride, with vineyard views, champagne, wine tasting, pricing, timing, comfort, and booking tips.

“Everything was well organised. Timing was perfect. Our pilot was so charming. I had a great experience”

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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

Review of Phoenix hot air balloon flight with champagne, desert views, pilot-led guidance, pricing, timing, safety, and booking tips.

“We had a great time on a perfect afternoon. Jessie was an excellent pilot and we enjoyed spectacular views. His ground crew was top notch as well. It was also great to assend with so many balloons at one time. Highly recommended.”

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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

Review of Phoenix’s sunrise Sonoran Desert balloon ride, with flight views, safety notes, pricing, meeting details, cancellations, and booking advice.

“I’m sharing this review based on my direct experience, observations, and comparison with another company offering the same service. Pros: * They offered to rebook for the next day. * Refund was processed within a couple of hours. Cons: * No hotel pickup; you must drive to their meeting location, which is a dark parking lot at 4:30 a.m. If you’re alone, this doesn’t feel safe. * Staff were not friendly or welcoming. When I arrived early, I was told coldly to “just hang out” while waiting for another van—no offer to sit inside for safety or comfort. * Communication felt dismissive. For example, when I asked about the pen…”

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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

Review of Temecula’s sunrise hot air balloon flight, with wine-country views, champagne, practical tips, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

“Our balloon flight was only about 40 minutes long. We had a gentleman scream obscenities at us for flying too low over his house and waking him up. Seems like a known problem yet they still fly over his house. They landed and then they couldn’t get the transport to us so they wanted people to crawl back in the basket and ride on the back of the truck through the dirt field. That can’t be safe. Idk, I would save your money, while fun, it was only about half the time promised. Everyone else’s balloon got to go much further and see more. Our was cut way to short.…”

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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

Review of Temecula’s shared hot-air balloon ride, with vineyard views, breakfast, champagne, wine coupons, tips, costs, and practical details.

“The experience was Refreshing, spiritually connected to life — nature—truth— I am honored to have indulged in such experiences with kindred spirits.”

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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

Review the Phoenix hot-air balloon ride with Sonoran Desert views, sunset champagne, charcuterie, logistics, safety, and honest value advice.

“The crew and pilot were awesome. Weather was perfect and the views were amazing. They gave use appetizers and Champagne at the landing point which was a really nice touch. All and all it was pretty perfect. I definitely recommend this excursion.”

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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

Review of Albuquerque’s sunrise hot air balloon ride, with Sandia Mountain views, small groups, champagne, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“We had a great, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Very professional company. Great communication. Beautiful views. I was a bit nervous but felt secure the entire time. Like floating on a cloud.”

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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

Review of Rainbow Ryders’ Phoenix sunset balloon ride, with desert views, pilot tips, pricing, safety details, and honest drawbacks.

“Our very first Hot Air Balloon ride and it was fabulous! We had such a great time and the views were breathtaking. Our captain, Patrick, was awesome! Very professional, knowledgeable, and funny! I would highly recommend this sunset trip. A+++”

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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

Review of Temecula’s shared sunrise hot air balloon ride, with wine-country views, pilot commentary, breakfast drinks, pricing, and booking tips.

“Smooth, safe, and fun experience. The pilot was very friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend this company and would do this again if back in Temecula!”

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