Experience 02 · Golden hour

Sunset proposals

Ask the question against a cinematic evening sky. A private, pilot-designed flight timed for golden hour, with every detail on the ground coordinated for you.

$150 consultation, credited in full

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The evening flight

Golden hour, from above

Your flight takes off before sunset, so the question can be asked as the light turns gold. Every route is planned around local geography by Alexander, a commercial pilot.

In Perth, the west-facing coastline offers views towards the setting sun, which makes sunset especially popular there. In our other cities, the evening unfolds over harbours, bays, rivers, skylines and coastlines.

$150 consultation, credited in full

What's included

Everything arranged, down to the light

Each sunset proposal is a starting point, personalised around the two of you. Take-off times depend on the season, the local sunset and your approved itinerary.

Included

  • Arrival at a private airport before sunset
  • A private golden-hour flight
  • Evening views over the city and coastline
  • Propose before boarding, in the air or after landing
  • A reception prepared by our ground crew
  • Personalised planning and coordination
  • Optional aerial and ground photography and film
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Four moments

How the evening unfolds

01

Arrive before sunset

Meet us at a confirmed private airport ahead of sunset. Discreet guidance and your pre-flight safety briefing keep everything calm, and the surprise intact.

02

Take off into golden hour

Your private flight is timed to the season and the local sunset, on a route shaped around the coastline, water and skyline below.

03

Ask the question

Before boarding, in the air or after landing. The moment is agreed in advance, so it feels natural rather than rehearsed.

04

Celebrate on the ground

Return to a reception prepared by our ground crew, with time to celebrate and take photos without rushing.

Make it yours

Upgrades for your evening

Upgrades are subject to weather, airspace, aircraft, safety, and pilot and operator approval.

Photography & film

Captured in the air and on the ground

Our specialist aviation videographer and photographer films discreetly on board. Receive an edited highlight film, edited photographs, aerial and ground footage, and a combined cinematic film.

Selected locations

A custom figure-eight infinity flight path

A personalised infinity-symbol route, visible in compatible flight-tracking apps and ready to feature in your proposal film. Its appearance may vary between apps.

Bespoke

Bring us your idea

A meaningful date, a family celebration after landing, special reception styling or a song that matters. If your idea doesn't fit a package, we'll design around it, subject to pilot and operator approval.

Available in

Six cities, six evening skies

Each sunset route is planned around its own geography. Views depend on the route, weather and airspace on the day, and are never guaranteed.

Perth

The Sunset Proposal

Golden hour along Perth's west-facing coastline, with views towards the setting sun.

Sydney

The Sunset Harbour Proposal

Sydney Harbour and the city at golden hour, with the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Pacific coastline possible.

Melbourne

The Sunset Bay Proposal

Golden-hour views over the city and Port Phillip Bay, with St Kilda Beach and Albert Park possible.

Brisbane

The Sunset River Proposal

The Brisbane River and city at golden hour, with the Story Bridge, South Bank and CBD skyline possible.

Adelaide

The Sunset Coast Proposal

Golden hour over Gulf St Vincent, with Glenelg, Brighton and the southern beaches possible.

Darwin

The Sunset Coast Proposal

A late-afternoon flight beneath Darwin's tropical sky, over the harbour, the city and the water.

Why Proposals By Plane

A proposal in experienced hands

01

Pilot-designed from the beginning

Every experience is designed by Alexander, a commercial pilot and UNSW graduate.

02

Flight and ground, as one

The flight, the surprise, the reception and every upgrade are coordinated together.

03

Around your relationship

No two proposals follow the same script. Each is built around the two of you.

04

Commercially operated

Flights are operated by licensed, CASA-approved AOC holders, who approve every route.

Love stories

Moments they'll never forget

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Ramses Dylan
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Great pilot! Amazing experience!
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Brayden Curtis
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Mint service
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Jordan Cardozo
41 days ago
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Alex is great and incredibly accommodating. Would not hesitate in recommending his services.
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Allan Tsang
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Best experience ever, pilot led and cool flight path and set up for my misso
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Alex M
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Well priced, very good experience. Would recommend
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Joe M
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Well organised and well spoken. Alex was the best host for the day
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Proposing with Proposals by Plane was the best decision I could have made. The team (actual commercial pilots) everything with such professionalism and care, and the whole experience felt incredibly special from start to finish. The flight itself was stunning, and the proposal moment was beyond anything I could have organised on my own. They thought of every detail, kept the surprise completely under wraps, and made my fiance and I feel like the only two people in the world up there.
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I’ve had the best experience with proposals by plane. Both the flight and service was as smooth as can be. You can tell they really care about what you want. They get into nitty gritty of it all so that you can sit back and enjoy the memorable moment with your partner
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Alex is a total pro and takes care of everything. Such a unique and unforgettable experience
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Questions

Sunset proposal FAQs

When does a sunset proposal flight take off?

Where are sunset proposals available?

Why is sunset so popular in Perth?

Can I propose during the flight?

What will we see from the air?

Should I choose sunrise or sunset?

Can the proposal stay a surprise?

Can the sunset proposal be filmed?

Who operates the flight?

What happens if the weather isn't suitable?

How far ahead should I book?

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