FlyLINQ Zipline Review – Is It Worth the Money?

Key Points:

• FlyLINQ was exhilarating, starting at heights of 100+ feet, albeit less scenic than SlotZilla.

• Check-in was seamless and there was no line – The staff was professional and inspired confidence.

• At about 1/2 the price of SlotZilla, FlyLINQ was a solid value, but not the best option in town.

The only zipline on the Strip, FlyLINQ launches riders from a 114-foot-tall tower that sits along the Strip.

From there, riders fly 1,120+ feet over the LINQ Promenade below towards the iconic High Roller Observation Wheel.

The ride takes an average of 35-45 seconds, and participants reach an average speed of 35 mph.

The ride gives you the opportunity to fly “Superheao” style, or seated at a slight discount.

I finally summoned the courage to tackle the FlyLINQ Zipline.

FlyLINQ Zipline Cost

Adult tickets for FlyLINQ start at around $35 for a seated ride, and $44 for a superhero ride on weekdays, but prices jump to $42 and $52 respectively on the weekend.

Discounted tickets, around 25% off, can be had via Vegas.com, a legit ticket source. I use it all the time, including on this occasion.

My FlyLINQ Zipline Experience

Arrival and Ride Preparation

I purchased a ticket to FlyLINQ in advance with Vegas.com.

At the time of purchase, Vegas.com emailed me a ticket with a QR code that was scanned at the elevators to FlyLINQ found near the sportsbook to gain admission. It was a slick process.

There wasn’t a line, and only 2 other people were at the attraction with me. I assume FlyLINQ is slower during the day vs. at night when the lights of Vegas are shining bright.

After getting scanned in, I took 2 separate elevators up to the “flight deck” where I was strapped into gear, and connected to the line.

Unlike SlotZilla, which blocks your view with a door that opens just before the flight, you can see the drop off right in front of you on FlyLINQ, which amplified my anxiety due to a mild “heights thing” that I suffer from.

Calming my nerves, though, was the fact that after being strapped in and checked, a second employee double-checked all connections and ensured that I was good to go.

The staff’s professionalism throughout the experience amplified my confidence.

The FlyLINQ Ride

Unlike my SlotZilla ride, there wasn’t a video add on option, so I’ll attempt to describe the experience with words.

It’s a gentle glide, and not physically taxing at all. FlyLINQ may be considered a thrill ride because of how high riders are off the ground, but it is nothing like a violent roller coaster. There is no stomach-churning drop, fast acceleration, etc.

The scenery during the ride is a mixed bag.

On one hand, it’s cool to be flying between LINQ and Flamingo, and the view of LINQ’s pool deck and the High Roller in front of you is pretty neat. You’re also flying over hundreds of people below.

On the other hand, when I looked straight down from my flight line I saw the roof of the LINQ Promenade, which amounts to a shopping mall roof. Kind of bland, unless you find huge A/C units interesting. I kid, I kid.

The view is cool, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the one you get riding the SlotZilla zipline on Fremont Street. Granted, FlyLINQ is also approximately half the price, so I feel as though that’s priced in.

Is Riding FlyLINQ Worth It?

Although FlyLINQ is less scenic than SlotZilla, the zipline downtown that sends riders down the Fremont Street Experience, I found it to be a compelling value for around 30% less.

For comparison purposes, FlyLINQ’s tower is (essentially) the exact same height as SlotZilla’s upper Zoomline, but can be ridden for aboutr $14-$25 less, depending on the day. Those savings are amplified if you can get a deal on Vegas.com.

The pre-ride anticipation, gentle glide over the promenade, and the feeling of relief when I reached the endpoint are memories I won’t forget and are well worth the cash outlay.

That being said, if I were only able to ride one zipline while in Vegas, I’d opt to spend up for SlotZilla’s “Super-Hero Zoom” Zoomline downtown, if only for the scenery.

All due respect, flying over the neon facades of historic casinos is cooler than flying over a shopping promenade.

If you’re in the area and want a quick burst of adrenaline, give FlyLINQ a go! While it may not be the “best” zipline in Las Vegas, I think it’s a compelling value at the price point charged and will give you a memory that’ll stick with you for life.

See Also: Las Vegas Ziplines – A comparison of FlyLINQ and SlotZilla.