Dulles to Waco (IAD–ACT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and ACT, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
96
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
IAD → ACT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
ACT → IAD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Waco is 2 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · ACT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Waco.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Waco route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ACT
IATA / ICAOACT / KACT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation516 ft / 157 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ACT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, MDW, BNA, SLC and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Waco is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from ACT to IAD 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.