Raleigh/Durham to Waco (RDU–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 1m AAASCX → AAASGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Waco flights
MSN Madison ~6h 45m MX → AA Madison (MSN) to Waco flights
LGA New York ~7h 7m AAAMDL → AA New York (LGA) to Waco flights
DEN Denver ~7h 42m F9UAWN → Denver (DEN) to Waco flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Waco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and ACT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ACT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~5h 1m MSN ~6h 45m LGA ~7h 7m DEN ~7h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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
RDU → ACT
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
ACT → RDU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Waco is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ACT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Waco.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–ACT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Waco route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to ACT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
Waco is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from ACT to RDU 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

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