YOUR HOT AIR BALLOON PILOT

Kevin Flanagan has been flying hot air balloons since 1984, bringing more than four decades of experience to every flight over the Flathead Valley. What began as a birthday gift grew into a lifelong passion for sharing the wonder, peace, and unforgettable beauty of ballooning. Today, Kevin gives visitors and locals the chance to experience breathtaking hot air balloon rides in Kalispell, Montana, with incredible views near Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Bigfork, and the surrounding Northwest Montana landscape. When you fly with Kevin, you are not just booking a balloon ride — you are trusting one of the country’s most experienced pilots to help create a once-in-a-lifetime Montana memory.

WE'RE A LOCAL COMPANY

Each summer, we call Kalispell home and provide hot air balloon rides in the heart of the Flathead Valley. We have been flying here as a company for over a decade, sharing the beauty of Montana with visitors and locals alike. We are not a balloon ride broker—we personally own and fly our own balloons, which means you book directly with a trusted local company committed to a safe, memorable Montana ballooning experience.

PRICING

Shared hot air balloon rides are $350 per person for morning flights and $375 per person for evening flights.

For anniversaries, proposals, birthdays, or other special moments, an exclusive private flight is available for $1,750, giving you the entire basket for a romantic and memorable experience above the Flathead Valley.

THE FLYING SEASON AND FLIGHT TIMES

Our Montana hot air balloon flying season near Glacier National Park runs from mid-June through the end of September. Morning flights begin at sunrise, and evening flights usually launch about two hours before sunset, when the winds are calm and the views are unforgettable. Exact flight times change with the season, and we will provide your specific launch time when you reserve. While your balloon ride lasts about an hour, plan on setting aside up to three hours for the complete experience.

LAUNCH LOCATIONS

Our meeting location remains the same, but the exact launch location may change depending on wind speed and direction on the day of your flight. To provide the safest and most scenic hot air balloon ride possible, we choose from launch sites in Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls based on current conditions. Because winds can change, we often do not know the final launch site until the day of the flight. If you have questions before your reservation, please call us at 602-525-4282.

WE FLY SMALL GROUPS

Our hot air balloon rides are designed for small groups of no more than five passengers, creating a more personal and relaxed experience. A standard shared flight is usually two couples plus the pilot, while an exclusive flight gives your private party of up to five people the entire balloon to yourselves. With fewer passengers on board, every flight feels more comfortable, more personal, and more memorable.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please dress comfortably for the weather on the day of your Montana balloon ride. Because launch and landing areas may include grass, fields, or rocky ground, we recommend closed-toe shoes such as tennis shoes or walking shoes. High heels and flip-flops are not recommended. You may also want to bring a hat for added comfort, since the burners can produce some heat overhead.

MORE QUESTIONS? GET IN TOUCH:

Call us at 602-525-4282

We believe booking your Montana hot air balloon ride should feel personal from the very beginning. That is why we prefer to handle reservations by phone or email, so we can answer your questions, learn about your plans, and help you choose the best flight for your experience. Call us at 602-525-4282 to speak with us directly, or send us an email using the “Book Your Ride” button on this page.