Skydive
Looking for a unique way to experience freefall? You've come to the right place. Step out of the open-air balloon basket and experience the thrill of a dead-air exit from 5,000 feet above the ground. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for experienced skydivers looking to add something extraordinary to their next jump.
All participating skydivers must hold a current USPA B License or higher and present a valid reserve repack card. All jumps are conducted in accordance with applicable USPA regulations and safety requirements.
What Happens on Jump Day
Arrival & Check-In
Arrive at our launch site in Perris, CA (3150 Case Rd) about 30 minutes before sunrise. You'll meet your pilot, crew, and — if you're on the Adrenaline Package — the skydiver who'll be jumping. Complete check-in, sign waivers, and receive a full pre-flight safety briefing.
Skydiver Gear & Briefing
While the balloon is being prepared, the skydiver inspects and dons their rig — parachute, altimeter, helmet, and jumpsuit. The pilot and jumper discuss the exit plan, target landing zone, and wind conditions at altitude. This coordination happens every single flight.
Balloon Inflation
The envelope is laid out on the ground, cold-air inflated with a large fan, then heated with the burner until it stands upright. This takes about 10–15 minutes and passengers love to photograph the process as the balloon towers above the launch field.
Boarding & Ascent
Step into the basket with your pilot and fellow passengers. The balloon lifts off gently — no sudden acceleration, just a smooth, silent rise. The climb to jump altitude takes approximately 20 minutes, giving you time to take in the expanding views.
Reaching Altitude
The balloon ascends to approximately 5,000 feet above ground level over the Temecula Valley. At this altitude, the skydiver has plenty of height for a full freefall and canopy descent. The pilot levels off and holds steady — this is the calm before the rush.
The Skydiver Exit
The burner goes quiet. The skydiver steps onto the basket rim, pauses for a moment, and exits into open freefall. If you're a passenger, you watch from inside the basket — the closest, most intimate vantage point in the entire sport. If you're the jumper, you step into stillness and drop.
Freefall & Canopy Ride
The skydiver freefalls at terminal velocity for roughly 10–12 seconds before deploying their parachute at a safe altitude. The canopy ride down lasts several minutes — a peaceful glide over the vineyards and hills before landing near the launch site.
Drift, Landing & Celebration
After the jump, the balloon continues drifting peacefully over Temecula Wine Country. Take in the views, then descend gently to a landing. Back on the ground, celebrate with a champagne and cider toast, a 2-for-1 wine tasting at Monte De Oro Winery, and your breakfast voucher.
Hot Air Balloon Skydiving Locations
Skyline Balloons operates the only hot air balloon skydiving experience in Southern California. Our launch site is located at 3150 Case Rd in Perris, CA — in the heart of the Inland Empire, just minutes from Temecula Wine Country. From this single launch point, we fly over the Temecula Valley, drifting above vineyards, citrus groves, and the rolling foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains.
Skydiving from Los Angeles: If you're searching for skydiving in Los Angeles, our Perris launch site is approximately 75 minutes from downtown LA via I-215. It's one of the closest — and certainly the most unique — skydiving experiences accessible from the Los Angeles area. No plane exit, no drop zone terminal. Just a hot air balloon, open sky, and a view that stretches from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Salton Sea.
Skydiving from San Diego: For those in San Diego, our launch site is about 60 minutes north via I-15. Hot air balloon skydiving in San Diego itself isn't available anywhere — but we're the closest alternative, and the drive takes you straight through the scenic Temecula Valley. Many San Diego guests combine their flight with a wine country afternoon for a full-day getaway.
Hot Air Balloon Skydiving in California: There are very few places in the entire state — let alone the country — where skydivers regularly exit from a hot air balloon. Skyline Balloons is proud to be one of them. Whether you're a California resident or visiting from out of state, this is a rare aviation experience that exists in only a handful of locations across the United States.
Why We Fly at Sunrise
Hot air balloon skydiving isn't something you can schedule for any hour of the day. Every flight we operate launches at sunrise — and there's a good reason for that. In the early morning hours, the air is at its calmest and most stable. The ground hasn't been heated by the sun yet, which means no thermals, no unpredictable updrafts, and no convective turbulence. For a balloon carrying a skydiver, those calm conditions aren't just preferable — they're essential for a safe exit and landing.
This means your check-in time will be early (often before dawn), but it also means you'll experience the Temecula Valley at its most beautiful: golden sunrise light spilling over the vineyards, crisp air, and the kind of silence you only get before the world wakes up. It's worth setting the alarm for.
If weather conditions aren't safe on your scheduled day, we'll reschedule your flight at no additional cost. Safety always comes first — a balloon flight in marginal conditions isn't worth the risk, and our pilots would rather fly you another day than compromise. If you booked a non-refundable ticket, it remains valid for a rescheduled date. Refundable tickets can be refunded if needed.
Wind Speed
Balloon flights require wind speeds under approximately 8–10 mph at the surface, and manageable winds at altitude. Gusts, crosswinds, or sustained winds above this threshold mean we stay on the ground.
Cloud Cover & Visibility
We need sufficient visibility for safe flight operations. Low clouds, thick overcast, or fog that limits visibility will cause a cancellation. A scattered cloud layer can actually make for beautiful photos.
Visibility for Skydivers
The skydiver needs clear visual reference to the ground for a safe landing. If cloud layers block the view of the landing zone from altitude, the jump is scrubbed — even if the balloon could still fly.
Thermal Instability
As the sun heats the ground, thermals and convective activity develop — unpredictable updrafts and downdrafts that make balloon flight unsafe. This is why we fly at sunrise, before the ground heats up.
2026 Season: Flights operate year-round, weather permitting. Summer months offer the most consistent flying conditions. Book 1–2 weeks ahead for best availability.
Perris Flight Conditions
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A Safety Record Built Over 28 Years
Hot air balloon skydiving is rare, and doing it safely requires experience, certification, and an unwavering commitment to doing things right. Here's why passengers trust Skyline Balloons.
FAA-Licensed Pilots
Our pilots hold commercial lighter-than-air (balloon) ratings issued by the FAA. Every flight is operated under Part 91 of FAA regulations, with aircraft that undergo regular inspections and annual certifications.
Fully Insured
Skyline Balloons carries comprehensive liability insurance for all passenger flights. Our skydivers are USPA-licensed and carry their own rigs, inspected and packed according to USPA standards.
20,000+ Passengers Flown
Since 1998, we've safely flown over 20,000 passengers over the Temecula Valley. That's nearly three decades of flight operations without a passenger incident — a record we protect on every single flight.
Family-Owned Since 1998
Three generations of our family have dedicated their lives to ballooning. When you fly with us, you're not a transaction — you're a guest. We treat every flight like it's our first, because for many of our passengers, it's the only one they'll ever take.
Have questions about safety, certifications, or our skydiver qualifications? We're happy to discuss them with you directly before you book.
Call (951) 514-1553
The Open-Basket Exit
No Plane Can Match
Forget the cramped fuselage. When you exit from a Skyline Balloon, you step out of an open basket at thousands of feet with nothing between you and the horizon. The slow, silent ascent builds anticipation unlike anything in traditional skydiving — and the exit itself feels completely different from a door jump.
This is one of the rarest drop zone experiences in the United States — and it's happening regularly over the Temecula Valley in Southern California.
- Open-basket exit — no door, no walls, pure sky
- Panoramic 360° views of the Temecula Valley before your jump
- Slower ascent means more time to breathe and prepare
- One of the most exclusive skydive drop zones in the U.S.
Licensed skydivers interested in jumping from our balloon — call us directly at (951) 514-1553 to discuss availability and requirements. A valid USPA B-license (minimum), 50+ logged jumps, and your own gear are required.
The Jump, By the Numbers
What the freefall and canopy ride actually feel like — and how long each phase lasts.
~5,000 ft
Exit Altitude
Standard skydive altitude above ground level — plenty of height for a full freefall and canopy ride.
~10–12 sec
Freefall
Terminal velocity freefall before parachute deployment at a safe altitude above the vineyards.
Several min
Canopy Ride
A peaceful parachute glide over Temecula Wine Country before landing near the launch site.
~3 Hours
Total Experience
~1 hour flight + balloon setup, skydiver exit, and post-flight champagne, wine tasting & breakfast.
What the freefall feels like: Stepping off the basket rim, there's a brief moment of stillness — the balloon is already moving with the wind, so there's no rush of air at the instant of exit. Then gravity takes over and the air builds until you're at terminal velocity, about 120 mph. The parachute deploys at a safe altitude, the harness catches, and the sudden deceleration transitions into a quiet, gliding canopy ride over the vineyards. The whole sequence — exit to landing — takes just a few minutes, but it's the kind of few minutes that reorganize your sense of what's possible.
Skydiving from the Sky — Real Moments
Photos from actual Skyline Balloons flights over Temecula, CA.
Hot Air Balloon Skydiving FAQ
Everything you need to know about skydiving from a hot air balloon in Temecula, California.
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