Every year, Las Vegas visitors venture into the Grand Canyon by the millions. If you'd like to join them by flying to the canyon but you're worried about the expense, you can look for tour coupons and special airplane discounts. I love booking my tours online, since the savings can sometimes reach 35%.

Plane tours leaving out of Las Vegas to the West Rim will take less than a half hour, with tours to the South Rim taking approximately 45 minutes. In addition to being a shorter flight, you'll have exciting options if you fly to the West Rim.

If you go to the West Rim, you can take a walk across the Skywalk, take a chopper to the floor of the Grand Canyon, or hop in a pontoon to raft down the Colorado River.

If you care less about adventure and more about scenery, then choose the longer South Rim tour. The most spectacular photographs of the Grand Canyon were snapped on the South Rim. You can even go from one rim to the other when you choose a South Rim trip.

Airplane tours fly 365 days a year, including every major holiday. There are a few airports giving access to these tours. South Rim flights take off from Grand Canyon National Airport, located in a tiny town called Tusayan, Arizona which is only ten minutes away from Grand Canyon Village. The air has less turbulence in the morning, and the visibility is better in the early hours as well.

You can expect a reasonable price when booking your tour, since tour operators are so competitive with one another. Many of them offer special airplane discounts to get your business, and most of these deals are legitimate. It is important to look over the fine print when you are offered free tickets or are offered a buy-one-get-one deal. There are some great West Rim discounts that give you vouchers for drinks or perhaps tickets a show in Vegas.

Just keep in mind that the best Grand Canyon airplane coupons are offered for those who register online. In my opinion, that's not a problem as today's websites are safe, secure and capable of handling the reservation process properly.

The requirement to book online makes it possible for tour operators to offer Grand Canyon airplane coupons. Companies are able to cut expenses by taking reservations online. So, don't book your airplane tour over the phone or you'll pay more that way. Avoid that by going online and taking advantage of the deals.

You'll receive an email confirming your purchase once you submit the online booking form. Within an hour, the tour company will send you a confirmation letter by email. Print out this email and bring it with you on your trip. If you have a smart phone, texting yourself the confirmation number is an alternative to printing it out.

Generally, the confirmation number will be the only thing you'll need at check-in. You can call the company's customer service line if you have any questions once you've already locked in the Internet price.

The coupons and discounts are essential for affordable travels to the Canyon. The South and West Rim trips both offer special deals. Just don't forget to order online for the best offers.

If possible, try to book a landing tour so you can get the most from your trip. And remember, if you'd like to travel to the South Rim from Las Vegas, I recommend the direct flight.