Orlando to Waco (MCO–ACT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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977 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 2m AAAYCX → AAASGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco flights
TRI Blountville ~6h 14m MX → AA Blountville (TRI) to Waco flights
MSN Madison ~7h 22m MX → AA Madison (MSN) to Waco flights
LGA New York ~8h 4m AAADB6 → AA New York (LGA) to Waco flights
DEN Denver ~8h 21m ACADAV → Denver (DEN) to Waco flights
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Orlando to Waco
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
977 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind

MCO–ACT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DFW ~5h 2m TRI ~6h 14m MSN ~7h 22m LGA ~8h 4m DEN ~8h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
113
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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
MCO → ACT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
ACT → MCO
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. MCO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Waco.
Distance & Flight Time
977 mi / 1,572 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Waco route.
Route details
Distance977 mi / 1,572 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to ACT flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Waco Regional Airport take about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 977 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
Waco is 1 hour behind Orlando.
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 MCO to ACT

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to ACT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to ACT is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 977 miles (1,572 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.