Waco to Atlanta (ACT–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
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Waco to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 758 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

ACT–ATL had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 758 miles in 2h 5m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ACT–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ACT to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
165
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ACT → ATL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ATL → ACT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Waco

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric ACT→ATL GRK→ATL DAL→ATL
Distance from ACT 52 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 20
Weekly flights 219
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 53m 1h 54m
Airports within 200 miles of ACT with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Waco.
ACT: CDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Waco, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
758 mi / 1,219 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

ACT–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Waco to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance758 mi / 1,219 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACT
IATA / ICAOACT / KACT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation516 ft / 157 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACT to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Waco Regional Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 758 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ACT to ATL: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ATL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Waco.
Yes, return flights from ATL to ACT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRK, DAL and DFW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ACT to ATL

Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ACT to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACT to ATL is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 758 miles (1,219 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), Dallas (DAL) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).