Waco to Raleigh/Durham (ACT–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ACT–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,098 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Waco
| Metric | ACT→RDU | CLL→RDU | DAL→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ACT | – | 87 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 9m | 1h 21m |
Travel Essentials
ACT: MDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Waco, it's 8:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
ACT–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ACT to RDU
Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ACT to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ACT to RDU ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,098 miles (1,767 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include College Station (CLL), Dallas (DAL) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).