Dallas to Waco (DAL–ACT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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88 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ATL Atlanta ~6h 1m AFAMDL → UA Atlanta (ATL) to Waco flights
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Dallas to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
88 mi 2h 49m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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
DAL → ACT
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
ACT → DAL
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Waco from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Waco Regional Airport.
Metric DAL→ACT DFW→ACT FTW→ACT
Distance from DAL – 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 51 –
Flight time 2h 49m 0h 44m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 66% – –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to Waco flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Waco Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 6:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
88 mi / 142 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

DAL–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Waco route.
Route details
Distance88 mi / 142 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 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 DAL to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Waco Regional Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 88 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
Yes, return flights from ACT to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and FTW. 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 DAL to ACT

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to ACT is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 88 miles (142 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Fort Worth (FTW).