Waco to Dallas-Fort Worth (ACT–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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90 mi airlines 77/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 2d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4041+1
AA American
E75
5:05 AM
CDT
6:00 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6725cs
AS Alaska
E75
5:05 AM
CDT
6:00 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6122+1
AS Alaska
E70
5:05 AM
CDT
6:01 AM
CDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3393
AA American
E75
5:10 AM
CDT
6:07 AM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4214cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
E75
10:35 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA4181+1
AA American
E70
10:38 AM
CDT
11:39 AM
CDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AS4401
AS Alaska
CR9
11:10 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA4890
AA American
CR9
11:10 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA4942+2
AA American
CR7
5:58 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA3382
AA American
E75
6:04 PM
CDT
7:09 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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GF4179cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
CR7
6:12 PM
CDT
7:19 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA4181+1
AA American
E70
9:17 AM
CDT TB
10:08 AM
CDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AS4401
AS Alaska
CR9
9:41 AM
CDT TE
10:40 AM
CDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA4890
AA American
CR9
9:41 AM
CDT TE
10:40 AM
CDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA4942+2
AA American
CR7
4:33 PM
CDT TE
5:28 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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GF6555cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
CR7
4:45 PM
CDT TE
5:42 PM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA3382
AA American
E75
4:45 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
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QR2351
QR Qatar
E75
4:45 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6439
AS Alaska
E75
10:45 PM
CDT
11:31 PM
CDT
0h 46m
M T W T F S S
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QR2560
QR Qatar
E75
10:45 PM
CDT
11:31 PM
CDT
0h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA3349
AA American
E75
10:45 PM
CDT
11:31 PM
CDT
0h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA4045
AA American
E70
10:56 PM
CDT TB
11:45 PM
CDT
0h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Waco to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 77 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 90 mi 0h 55m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

ACT–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 90 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ACT–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, GF, QF, QR 42 CR7, CR9, E70, E75 0h55-1h07 Oneworld AS, GF, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, GF
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, GF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ACT to DFW direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ACT to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Waco

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric ACT→DFW GRK→DFW FTW→DFW
Distance from ACT 52 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 77 147 1
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 5m 0h 13m
Airports within 200 miles of ACT with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Waco.
ACT: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Waco, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
90 mi / 144 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 7m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

ACT–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Waco to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance90 mi / 144 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights77 out / 77 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: ACT
IATA / ICAOACT / KACT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation516 ft / 157 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACT to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Waco Regional Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h 7m. The route covers 90 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from ACT to DFW. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, TUS, CVG, SFB, PSP, IAD, LAS, RDU, HOU and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW to ACT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRK, FTW and CLL. 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 DFW

Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ACT to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACT to DFW ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 90 miles (144 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), Fort Worth (FTW) and College Station (CLL).