diff --git a/test/io/test_big_schema.py b/test/io/test_big_schema.py
index 2cfbb9397..c4c4f9a78 100644
--- a/test/io/test_big_schema.py
+++ b/test/io/test_big_schema.py
@@ -89,4 +89,4 @@ def test_second_request_for_non_existent_table_should_be_quick(defaultenv):
         assert data["code"] == "PGRST205"
         first_duration = response.elapsed.total_seconds()
         response = postgrest.session.get("/unknown-table")
-        assert response.elapsed.total_seconds() < first_duration / 10
+        assert response.elapsed.total_seconds() < first_duration / 2