Dallas-Fort Worth to Waco (DFW–ACT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA4026
AA American
E70
9:12 AM
MDT TB
10:05 AM
MDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4181
AA American
E75
9:17 AM
MDT
10:08 AM
MDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA4942
AA American
CR7
4:33 PM
MDT TE
5:28 PM
MDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA6410
AA American
CR7
4:45 PM
MDT TE
5:42 PM
MDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF6555
GF Gulf
CR7
4:45 PM
MDT TE
5:42 PM
MDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6122
AS Alaska
E70
5:05 AM
MDT
6:01 AM
MDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA3907
AA American
E70
5:05 AM
MDT
6:01 AM
MDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA4026
AA American
E70
10:35 AM
MDT
11:40 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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GF4214
GF Gulf
E75
10:35 AM
MDT
11:40 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4181
AA American
E75
10:38 AM
MDT
11:39 AM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA4942
AA American
CR7
5:58 PM
MDT
7:05 PM
MDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA6410
AA American
CR7
6:12 PM
MDT
7:19 PM
MDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4179
GF Gulf
CR7
6:12 PM
MDT
7:19 PM
MDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Waco
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 90 mi 0h 51m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

DFW–ACT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Gulf Air lead the route. The flight covers 90 miles in approximately 0h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–ACT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 CR7, E70, E75 0h51-0h57 52% Oneworld
GF Gulf Air 7 CR7 0h57 52%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, GF
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: GF (7 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to ACT direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
DFW → ACT
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
ACT → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Waco is 0 hours the same as Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · ACT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
90 mi / 144 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m to 0h 57m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Waco route.
Route details
Distance90 mi / 144 km
Flight time0h 51m to 0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 56 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: ACT
IATA / ICAOACT / KACT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation516 ft / 157 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Waco Regional Airport take approximately 0h 51m to 0h 57m. The route covers 90 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Gulf Air.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DFW to ACT. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, MDW, SLC and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ACT to DFW 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 DFW to ACT

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Gulf Air. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to ACT ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes to 0 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 90 miles (144 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL.