Hot air balloon rides in California
4 places to fly and 11 operators, with listed prices from $179 to $350 per person. Each place has its own page with launch areas, seasons and every operator's rules.
Where to fly in California
Every operator in California
| Operator | What you get | Location | From | Length | Group | Weight limit | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shared Temecula Hot Air Balloon Ride |
$179 per person |
About 3 hours total, 60-75 minutes in the air |
8-16 passengers on shared flights |
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride |
$208 per person |
About 3-3.5 hours total, about 1 hour in the air |
Balloons carry 6-8 up to 14 people |
300 lbs per person | Check dates | ||
Hot Air Balloon Rides |
$250 per person |
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Prepaid Flight |
$250 per person |
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Sunrise Join-In Flight |
$265 per person |
45 minutes to 1 hour in the air; plan for 3 to 4 hours total |
No single per-person limit; approximate weight is requested at booking | Check dates | |||
Sunrise Balloon Flight |
$275 per person |
2-3 hour experience, 45-60 minute flight |
up to 10 passengers |
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Sunrise Join-In Flight |
$275 per person |
45 to 60 minutes aloft, about 3 to 4 hours total |
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Premier Balloon Experience |
$280 per person |
About 4 hours total, 45-60 minutes in the air |
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Join-in tour |
$299 per person |
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Classic Flight |
$300 per person |
3-4 hours total, 45 minutes to 1 hour in the air |
Shared basket with other guests |
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Private hot air balloon flight |
Not listed |
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Each operator's cheapest listed flight, from its own website on October 21, 2026. How we compare.