New York to Waco (LGA–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AAAMAY → AAASGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco flights
CAE Columbia 12h 38m AADL → AA Columbia (CAE) to Waco flights
MSN Madison ~7h 13m AADL → AA Madison (MSN) to Waco flights
DEN Denver ~8h 16m DLUAWN → Denver (DEN) to Waco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,442 mi 3h 53m nonstop -1h behind

LGA–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 1,442 miles in 3h 53m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LGA–ACT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 41% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 LGA to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DFW ~5h 45m MSN ~7h 13m DEN ~8h 16m CAE ~12h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
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
LGA → ACT
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Return
ACT → LGA
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,442 mi / 2,321 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Waco route.
Route details
Distance1,442 mi / 2,321 km
Flight time3h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Waco Regional Airport take about 3h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,442 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LGA 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 3h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth and Columbia Metropolitan.
Waco is 1 hour behind New York.
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 LGA to ACT

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 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.

LGA to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to ACT is about 3 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,442 miles (2,321 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth and Columbia Metropolitan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.