Getting around in Palworld on foot is a hassle. As you level up, you will eventually unlock a basic ground mount for yourself which makes exploration a bit easier, but it pales in comparison to the bounties of having a flying mount.
A good flying pal in Palworld will significantly reduce your travel time and help you make some quick getaways if you accidentally wander into a higher-level area.
There are a bunch of Pals you can use as a flying mount, the best of these will only be available around mid to late-game phases but there are a couple of which you can acquire fairly early.
We have listed the 10 best Flying mounts in Palworld for each phase of the game. After reading this you should be able to have a good idea about which flying Pal to target for your level.
10. Nitewing
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 15 |
| Base Speed | 600 |
| Sprint Speed | 750 |
| Element | Neutral |
Admittedly, Nitewing is not the best flying mount in Palworld but it is included in this list as it is the first Flying mount you can get in the game.
This Pal can be easily found around the map in abundance and can be captured using regular Pal Spheres. Nitewing’s saddle can be unlocked from the tech menu at level 15
It has low stamina and speed but will get you across any body of water that you would otherwise not be able to. We recommend getting this Pal early on as a flying mount is not only good for covering great distances quickly, but it also allows you to go to places off the main island, like the Wildlife Sanctuaries.
9. Vanwyrm
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 21 |
| Base Speed | 700 |
| Sprint Speed | 850 |
| Element | Dark/Fire |
Even though Vanwyrm is the second flying mount you obtain – just after Nitewing – it is still a significant improvement over the Pal. You can find this Pal in the southern and southwestern regions of the map, especially around mound Obsidian.
Vanwyrm is not only faster than Nitewing in terms of base and sprint speed, it also has two different elemental types, which can help you in combat and with different tasks around your base.
In terms of combat, it is a significant improvement as well, which is why we recommend getting this Pal as soon as possible in the early game.
8. Quivern
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 36 |
| Base Speed | 800 |
| Sprint Speed | 950 |
| Element | Dragon |
Quivern is faster and uses a lot less stamina compared to the other flying pals of Palworld. This means you will be able to maintain your altitude for longer periods without needing to descend.
As a flying mount, better stamina always wins over the flying speed. But, with Quivern, you can get the all-in-one package – improved stats not only for stamina but also for speed.
You can either get this Pal at the No.2 Wildlife Sanctuary or as a level 23 Alpha boss at the Sealed Realm of the Winged Tyrant.
7. Helzephyr
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 33 |
| Base Speed | 700 |
| Sprint Speed | 1100 |
| Element | Dark |
Helzephyr is an excellent mount for mid-game and its saddle can be unlocked at level 33. It not only has better stamina and speed than Vanwyrm but also adds Dark damage to your attacks when mounted.
This is thanks to its Partner Skill, Wings of Death, which helps you out a lot during combat. This is because out of all the active skills in Palworld, the Dark type is one of the strongest. Thus, being able to deal tons of Dark damage early on can be very helpful.
6. Beakon
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 34 |
| Base Speed | 750 |
| Sprint Speed | 1200 |
| Element | Electric |
Just a level up, at level 34, we have Beakon. This is a fast and sturdy Pal that can be used as a mid-game Flying mount after unlocking its saddle. Before heading out to capture Beakon, make sure to have some high-level Earth-type pals in your party like Digtoise to counter its Electrical element.
Finding a flying mount of the Electric elemental type in Palworld is very rare. Even in this list, it is the only one. Hence, acquiring this Pal, especially around this level, is strongly recommended.
Since most of the other mounts in this list are either Dragon or Dark, you can make use of its unique Electric type either in combat or as a great Pal to use at your base.
5. Astegon
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 47 |
| Base Speed | 600 |
| Sprint Speed | 800 |
| Element | Dragon/Dark |
This is one of the fastest and strongest Flying mounts in Palworld. You can find Astegon at the at the Destroyed Mineshaft or the No.3 Wildlife Sanctuary pretty early. The only drawback is that its saddle can only be crafted after reaching level 47.
As you may have noticed, its base stats aren’t very promising. But, in this case, there’s a lot more to consider. Firstly, this Pal has both the Dragon and the Dark elemental types, which is a unique yet excellent combination.
Secondly, this Pal is heavily tanky and can excel in combat which is largely thanks to its dual elemental type. Lastly, its level 3 Mining work suitability comes in very handy, especially since it’s a flying Pal and can travel great distances.
However, by the time you unlock its saddle, you will probably have an even better Flying mount like Suzaku or Suzaku Aqua both of which have the same stats as Astegon in terms of speed and stamina but are unlocked much earlier. If you don’t have those Pals though, Astegon is the way to go.
5. Faleris
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 37 |
| Base Speed | 1000 |
| Sprint Speed | 1400 |
| Element | Fire |
Just looking at the speed stats, you’d want to jump at the first opportunity to get your hands on a Faleris. Hold up! There’s more. Aside from having an excellent flight speed, it is one of the best Fire-type Pals in the game as well.
This means that this Pal serves as a great combat buddy as well, wielding multiple Fire-type Active Skills that can incinerate most enemies within seconds, even in the late game.
Lastly, its saddle can be unlocked fairly early on, which is why we recommend going for this Pal as soon as you hit level 37. You can find a Felaris as an Alpha boss in the Dessicated Desert or as a normal Pal in the No.3 Wildlife Sanctuary.
3. Ragnahawk
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 35 |
| Base Speed | 800 |
| Sprint Speed | 1300 |
| Element | Fire |
Once you have made it past level 35, we recommend saving your technology points and resources for Ragnahawk. Being able to craft its saddle earlier on makes it preferable over a Faleris, especially since the difference in flying speed is minimal.
This is one of the best Flying Mounts in Palworld and will carry you well through levels 40 – 45. Its overall stats for stamina, base, and sprint speed are very impressive, but that’s not the only reason it’s so high up on this list.
Ragnahawk is a great Pal to use in combat. Being a Fire-type helps a lot, but its real magic is its high HP, allowing it to be tanky, and its Parter Skill – Flame Wing – which adds Fire damage to your attacks.
2. Frostallion
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 48 |
| Base Speed | 1000 |
| Sprint Speed | 1500 |
| Element | Ice |
The second best flying-mount in Palworld is Frostallion. It has a slightly higher flying speed compared to Ragnahawk, but its saddle also unlocks much later in the game. That’s not all though, because Frostallion is one of the Legendary Pals in Palworld, so there’s obviously a lot more to it.
Not only does it look amazing and you can fly around in swag, but this Ice Pal has a ton of amazing Skills that can help you out in the later stages of the game a lot. It has multiple Active Skills that make it very overpowered against many of the Pals in the game.
Being a flying Pal as an Ice elemental helps a lot too. This is because this elemental type is strong against the Dragon-type – and since most of the flying mounts in the game are Dragon-type as well, it can overpower all of them.
1. Jetragon
| Saddle unlocks at | Level 50 |
| Base Speed | 1700 |
| Sprint Speed | 3300 |
| Element | Dragon |
As the name implies, Jetragon is the fastest flying mount in Palworld. This Flying Pal is so fast that once you unlock it you will never want to use another flying mount again. It lets you race across the map in mere seconds, but as an end-game Pal, it is extremely tough to catch.
Moreover, even after you catch it, you will have to be at least level 50 to unlock its saddle before you can use it as a flying mount. This is also one of the four Legendary Pals, which makes it obvious that you will have to put in a lot of effort to catch it.
The fact the Jetragon is the fastest flying mount is enough to make it unanimously accepted as the best flying mount in Palworld. Even compared to Frostallion, its sprint speed is more than double the number! Thus, nothing can even come close to this Pal while it’s soaring through the sky.
