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Balloon Flite Wait Times
Balloon Flite is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Balloon Flite at Hersheypark, built on 7,593 measured readings.
Best time to ride Balloon Flite
On a typical Wednesday, Balloon Flite runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 1 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 20 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 7 min, this is the #53 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Balloon Flite wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 8 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 6 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 13 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 9 min | 20 min 11 AM | 5 min |
Balloon Flite average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 7.8 min | 6,543 |
| July 2026 | 6 min | 16,772 |
| August 2026 | 8.5 min | 27,306 |
| September 2026 | 6.6 min | 7,480 |
Balloon Flite wait time FAQ
▾When is Balloon Flite shortest?
Balloon Flite is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Balloon Flite busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 20 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Balloon Flite right now?
Balloon Flite isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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