FlyOver America is the shortest, most cinematic thrill at Mall of America, and a good choice for anyone who wants a big experience without committing to a day of rides. It is a flying theatre: after a pre-flight briefing, you take your seat in a row that lifts you up and forward in front of a huge curved screen, so your feet dangle and the film fills your whole field of view. The film carries you on a simulated flight over famous places across the United States, swooping through canyons, over coastlines and above cities, while the seats tilt and move with the camera and wind and mist effects add to the sense of flying. It is gentle enough for most ages but surprisingly immersive, and many visitors find the moment the seats lift into the dome the highlight. The whole experience is short, which is why it pairs so well with the aquarium or the Museum of Illusions on the same day. The Tiqets ticket linked on this page includes the flight and the pre-flight briefing, and it can be cancelled or rescheduled free of charge until twelve hours before your visit. Combination tickets with SEA LIFE or Nickelodeon Universe are also listed.
How to visit: FlyOver America is on the main level at the southwest corner of Nickelodeon Universe inside Mall of America, listed at 5120 Center Court in Bloomington. Tiqets shows hours of 11am to 9pm on weekdays and 11am to 7pm at weekends, with last admission thirty minutes before closing, though schedules can change, so check for your date. Show your smartphone ticket to staff at the entrance. The attraction is listed as wheelchair accessible, though riders need to transfer to the ride seats, so ask staff about any specific needs.
What to expect: you start with a short pre-show and safety briefing, then move into the theatre. The ride vehicles lift you out in front of the screen, and the flight itself is a few minutes of sweeping footage synchronised with motion, breeze and mist. Riders with motion sickness or a fear of heights should be aware of the movement and the sensation of dangling above the floor, though it is much gentler than a coaster.
Making the most of it: choose a weekday or late-afternoon slot to avoid queues, sit back and look around the edges of the screen as well as straight ahead, and pair it with SEA LIFE or the Museum of Illusions for a varied, weatherproof afternoon.
What to expect
The experience
A pre-flight briefing followed by a flying-theatre ride in front of a giant curved screen, with moving seats, wind and mist effects.
Best time
Weekday afternoons, or the last hour before closing when the queue drops.
How long
Around thirty to forty-five minutes including the briefing and any wait.
Tips
Cancel or reschedule free until twelve hours before, and consider a combination ticket with SEA LIFE or Nickelodeon Universe.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Couples, families with older children and anyone who wants a short, memorable thrill at the mall.
- Families
- Gentle enough for most children, though very young riders may find the dangling seats and height unsettling.
- Couples
- A fun date-night opener before dinner at the mall, and quick enough to fit around shopping.
- Pair with
- The Museum of Illusions or SEA LIFE Minnesota, a short walk away inside the mall.
- Time needed
- Under an hour.
Good questions
What is FlyOver America?+
It is a flying-theatre ride inside Mall of America that simulates a flight over famous places in the United States. Moving seats, wind and mist make it feel like you are flying.
Where is FlyOver America in Mall of America?+
It is on the main level at the southwest corner of Nickelodeon Universe. The listed address is 5120 Center Court in Bloomington.
Can I cancel my FlyOver America ticket?+
Yes, the Tiqets ticket can be cancelled for a full refund or rescheduled until twelve hours before your visit. After that it is fixed to your chosen date.
Is FlyOver America scary?+
It is much gentler than a roller coaster, but the seats lift you up and move with the film. Riders who dislike heights or motion should be aware of that.
Can I combine FlyOver America with other attractions?+
Yes, Tiqets sells combination tickets with SEA LIFE Minnesota and with Nickelodeon Universe. They often work out cheaper than separate tickets.
