A hot-air balloon morning in Temecula

Three operators already in the directory had public pages reviewed on October 27, 2026. Prices below are what those pages printed that day. They are not a quote. Weather, passenger count, and the meeting point are set by the operator. City park rules say flying balloons, planes, rockets, and fireworks are not permitted in city parks: temeculaca.gov/1092/Rentals. These are operator flights. Do not plan a launch from a city park.

Sunrise Balloons

Sunrise Balloons is in the directory. The card lists 34220 Rancho California Rd. The operator homepage reviewed October 27, 2026 does not use that street as the launch address. It says flights depart from local Temecula wineries, and that the exact meeting time and location are confirmed 24 hours ahead. Source: sunriseballoons.com.

What that page states:

• Shared sunrise flight, up to 16 guests, published range $166–$350.

• Private basket for 2, published range $800–$2,600.

• A private balloon for up to 16 guests, from $800.

• The page says taxes and landing fees are included, and that additional fees are discussed at booking.

• Most meeting times are between 4:30 and 6:00 a.m., confirmed 24 hours before the flight.

• Sunrise flights are described as daily, weather permitting.

• The page describes a 45–60 minute flight and an average door-to-door time of 2–3 hours.

• If the operator cannot fly safely and flight protection was not purchased, the page says tickets may still be rescheduled.

Confirm the total, the meeting winery, and the weather plan when you book. This guide does not repeat ratings or passenger totals from the marketing page.

Compass Balloons

Compass Balloons is in the directory at 31867 Rancho California Rd. The operator's Temecula page, reviewed October 27, 2026, prints a different street: 34225 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92592, and also lists 1969 Villa Cardiff Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007. Phone on the page: (760) 704-7407. Hours printed there are Monday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Treat those as the hours on the page, not as a flight time. Source: compassballoons.com/temecula-hot-air-balloon.

The page says sunrise flights run year-round, weather permitting. It says private rides include the flight and a champagne breakfast. It says group flights of up to 10 people start at $175 per person and that the price includes the flight plus champagne, juice, water, and pastries. Confirm which address is the meeting point. The page also says a mimosa is provided on the ride. Ask whether that is part of the booking you are buying.

Cielo Balloons

Cielo Balloons Temecula is in the directory at 39730 Calle Contento. The operator homepage reviewed October 27, 2026 did not repeat that street in the booking text used here. Confirm the meeting point by phone or text. Source: cieloballoonstemecula.com.

The page says shared flights start at $170 per person, and private flights start at $995 for a group of up to four. It says a sunrise flight is offered throughout the year. Phone or text (951) 541-6638, or email info@cielo.aero. This guide does not repeat rider stories from that page.

Before you go

• Ask for the meeting address in writing the day before. The directory street and the operator page do not always match.

• The check date for every page above is October 27, 2026.

• A published range is not the amount you will be charged until the operator confirms it.