Waco to Raleigh/Durham (ACT–RDU) — 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 3 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 38m AAASGF AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SFB Orlando ~3h 49m Orlando (SFB) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas ~8h 34m DLEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Waco to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,098 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ACT and RDU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ACT–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ACT to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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 → RDU
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
RDU → ACT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Waco

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ACT→RDU FTW→RDU CLL→RDU
Distance from ACT 84 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 3h 1h 38m 3h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of ACT with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Waco.
ACT: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Waco, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,098 mi / 1,767 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

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.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

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

Key statistics for the Waco to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,098 mi / 1,767 km
Flight time3h
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: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACT to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Waco Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,098 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Waco.
Nearby alternatives include FTW, CLL and DAL. 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 RDU

Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ACT to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACT to RDU is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,098 miles (1,767 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 Worth (FTW), College Station (CLL) and Dallas (DAL).