Ready to Lift Off?!

Get ready for a Black Hills adventure like no other! From May through October, Black Hills  offers breathtaking daily champagne flights from Custer, SD – soaring above Custer State Park and the beautiful Black Hills.

+ Join us for seasonal highlights like the Devils Tower Balloon Rally in July and the Stratobowl Historic Flights in September or request a custom off-season experience for a personal and memorable experience.

If you need to cancel or postpone your flight, we require 72 hours’ notice via phone or email for a full refund.

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The Experience – We’re celebrating 40+ years in business!

Fly in a hot air balloon and soar over the beautiful Black Hills. Make memories that will last forever.

Your Adventure Awaits! Black Hills Balloons flies in the southern Black Hills, making the Custer Valley and world-renowned Custer State Park the heart of our flying area; just miles from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, and the South Dakota Badlands! Your flight over mountains, valleys, lakes, and prairies, is one of the best ways to view the Black Hills. From the safety of your gondola, you might even get a glimpse of the renowned wildlife of the hills including antelope, whitetail deer, buffalo, and mule deer. The beautiful Black Hills is the only place in the world where you can witness such a historic, wild landscape and abundant wildlife from a hot air balloon.

FLY the Black Hills and experience the true beauty of South Dakota!

  • Prices: Adults – $375 per adult. Children 4-12 – $300 per child.
  • Flights take place daily at sunrise, weather permitting, near Custer SD; May 1st through Oct 31st.
  • Guests can expect an hour flight over the historic and beautiful Black Hills.
  • Celebratory champagne, light snacks, and a souvenir flight certificate is included.
  • Off-Season Winter Flights are available by appointment only, please call to reserve today.
  • Located just miles from Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore, Rapid City, and more.
  • Named Top 10 US Hot Air Balloon Flights multiple years in a row!

Black Hills Balloons was established in 1984 and has been flying the Black Hills for over 40 years.  Awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence multiple years in a row, we take pride in creating the best experience for our passengers and sharing the beauty of the hills with everyone we meet. Join us for a flight and we see why we are one of the top attractions in the Black Hills!

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Flight Details and Tips

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  • Reservations are required in advance to secure your spot.
  • Meeting point: Passengers gather each morning at our central location – 747 Mt Rushmore Rd – in Custer, SD.
  • Parking: You’ll park your vehicle and ride to the launch field in one of our insured Black Hills Balloons vans.
  • Arrival at the launch field:
    • Our crew begins unloading and preparing the balloon.
    • Passengers are briefed on safety and can take photos during setup.
  • Balloon prep time: Approximately 20 minutes to inflate and ready the aircraft.
  • Flight duration: Around 1 hour, depending on weather and available landing sites.
  • Landing celebration:
    • Enjoy complimentary champagne, light snacks, and a short story about the origin of hot air ballooning.
  • Helpful tips:
    • Dress in layers – mornings can be chilly, but it warms up quickly.
    • Weather conditions may affect flight timing or duration.
    • Closed-toe shoes are recommended for walking in grassy or uneven terrain.

We fly daily at sunrise when the winds are calm and consistent. Flights are weather-dependent and at the discretion of the pilot.

Questions? Check out our FAQs or call 605-673-2520.