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

IAD Airport Page →
1,222 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 58m AAASAT → AAGFQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 48m AFAMCM → UA Atlanta (ATL) to Waco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,222 mi 3h 30m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–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 1,222 miles in 3h 30m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAD Routes ACT Routes IAD Live Flights ACT Live Flights IAD Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–ACT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 57% 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 IAD to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
DFW ~4h 58m ATL ~5h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
99
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
IAD → ACT
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
ACT → IAD
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,222 mi / 1,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
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).

Facts

IAD–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Waco route.
Route details
Distance1,222 mi / 1,966 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 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 IAD to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Waco Regional Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,222 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD 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 3h 30m.
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 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.

Flights from IAD to ACT

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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.

IAD to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ACT is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,222 miles (1,966 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.