What is the best time to ride Pteranodon Flyers?
Around 9 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 9 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 6 p.m. (37 minutes).
Islands of Adventure wait times
Pteranodon Flyers wait times
Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort
25min
Now · 4 min under typical
29min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
70min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 9 a.m. (9 min average), busiest around 6 p.m. (37 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 29-min averageAverage, 29 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 9 |
| 10 a.m. | 21 |
| 11 a.m. | 32 |
| noon | 33 |
| 1 p.m. | 32 |
| 2 p.m. | 29 |
| 3 p.m. | 30 |
| 4 p.m. | 29 |
| 5 p.m. | 33 |
| 6 p.m. | 37 |
| 7 p.m. | 30 |
| 8 p.m. | 35 |
Best day of the week
Tuesday was the quietest day, Thursday the busiest
Average, 29 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 30 |
| Tuesday | 23 |
| Wednesday | 26 |
| Thursday | 36 |
| Friday | 30 |
| Saturday | 30 |
| Sunday | 31 |
Get an alert when the Pteranodon Flyers wait drops
Standby for iPhone shows live waits for every ride at Islands of Adventure and sends a push alert when the standby wait drops to the time you choose.
Pteranodon Flyers FAQ
How long is the wait for Pteranodon Flyers?
The posted standby wait at Islands of Adventure averaged 29 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 70 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Pteranodon Flyers?
Tuesday averaged 23 minutes, the lowest of the week; Thursday averaged 36 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the Pteranodon Flyers wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for Pteranodon Flyers drops to the time you choose.
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From Standby's own tracking of posted standby waits, Oct 14 – 27, 2026 (14 park days). These are past waits, not a forecast; the live wait refreshes every minute.