Columbia to Waco (CAE–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 29m AAFJJL → AAASGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbia to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 948 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind

CAE–ACT had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 948 miles in 2h 52m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAE–ACT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DFW ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
9
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
CAE → ACT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ACT → CAE
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
948 mi / 1,526 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Waco route.
Route details
Distance948 mi / 1,526 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 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 CAE to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Waco Regional Airport take about 2h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 948 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CAE to ACT: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 52m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
Waco is 1 hour behind Columbia.
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 CAE to ACT

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

CAE to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to ACT is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 948 miles (1,526 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.