Top 7 Balloon Flights in the USA

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

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

Review of Phoenix’s sunrise balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert, with a 45 to 60 minute flight, champagne toast, breakfast, and hotel transfer option.

“My wife and I enjoyed the ride. The arrival process, ride to the site, and balloon experience was nice and smooth. Hovering at about 7,900 feet above was not intimidating at all. Loved it! If you are interested in being in a space with your husband or wife, ensure you let the crew know beforehand. We ended up sharing the space with another kind lady. It would have been nice to be in our part of the basket by ourselves as we were celebrating our anniversary. But it was cool. I’m sure it would have been accommodated if I would have mentioned it. All in all, great experience that I…”

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2.Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

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

Float over Albuquerque at sunrise, watch the Sandia Mountains glow, help inflate the balloon, and toast your one-hour flight with sparkling wine.

“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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3.Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

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

Float over Phoenix’s Sonoran Desert at sunrise, then toast the morning with Champagne on this small-group Rainbow Ryders balloon ride.

“The Rainbow Raiders team was very friendly, and the experience was excellent! You have to do this at least once in your life, and no matter your age, you feel quite safe. Excellent!”

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

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

Float above Phoenix at sunrise in an 11-story balloon, then enjoy a champagne toast and breakfast in the Sonoran Desert.

“What an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, the entire team was amazing — professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made us feel comfortable, safe, and excited every step of the way. Sharing this hot air balloon ride with my friends made it even more special. The views were breathtaking, the ride was smooth, and the overall atmosphere was pure magic. The ending toast to celebrate our flight was the perfect touch and really made the experience feel meaningful and memorable. This was truly a wonderful experience, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to create lasting memories. Thank you to the entire team…”

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5.Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

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

Float above Napa Valley at sunrise with coffee, pastries, pilot stories, vineyard views, and sparkling wine after landing.

“Great team work, everything was explained and safety was a priority. Just amazing. Soft landing and just fantastic views.”

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6.Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

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

Watch the Black Hills wake at sunrise from a hot air balloon, then toast your flight with champagne in Custer, South Dakota.

“The weather cause our balloon adventure to be canceled The balloon operation communicated extremely well and though our adventure was canceled I would still rate their customer service as excellent”

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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, practical tips, pricing, comfort, and weather details.

“The condition of the ballon and basket were amazing.Works of art. Padded floor. Such a professional crew.”

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