Atlanta to Waco (ATL–ACT) — 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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 56m AAAFAM → AAGFQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Atlanta to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 758 mi 1h 56m nonstop -1h behind

ATL–ACT 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 1h 56m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
DFW ~3h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
167
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → ACT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ACT → ATL
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
758 mi / 1,219 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m gate to gate.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

Facts

ATL–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Waco route.
Route details
Distance758 mi / 1,219 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: ACT
Full nameWaco Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOACT / KACT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation516 ft / 157 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Waco Regional Airport take about 1h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 758 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ATL to ACT: 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 1h 56m.
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 ACT 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.
Waco is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from ACT to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ATL to ACT

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT) 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.

ATL to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to ACT is about 1 hours 56 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.