How to find cheap flights to Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Waco Regional Airport is $2,345. A round-trip plane ticket to ACT right now is $2,261.
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Roughly four months before taking off is a great time to book tickets to Waco, where Waco Regional Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for locking in the best deals.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Waco. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If there's no rush to get to Waco, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Waco Regional Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Waco
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Waco in September.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ACT.
September is the most popular month for flights to ACT. It's an ideal time to explore Waco in full swing.
September is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Waco then.
Check the weather before you go. August is the warmest time of year in Waco, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 2ºC (36ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
December often brings more sun than cloud. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Waco.
May brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Waco Regional Airport (ACT): What you need to know
Take the express route to Waco with American Airlines. This leading airline operates direct flights to Waco Regional Airport.
Consider booking your ACT plane ticket with American Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 74% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-6 timezone at ACT.
Eager to get some shut-eye after your flight to ACT? Stay at Camp Fimfo Waco. For more places to stay near Waco Regional Airport, check out Cute Cabin Rental in Waco, for Wonderful Family Glamping in Texas.
Waco Regional Airport has an on-time rating of 68%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Waco from Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
ACT is about 10 kilometres from central Waco.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to ACT, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the centre.
You can expect the trip to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Waco has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Waco highlights
Hop off your flight to Waco and head straight for these must-see attractions:
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: Delivering a strong first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 3 kilometres east of the centre.
Silos at Magnolia: Need one more reason to visit Waco? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 2 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Killeen from Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
Off to the nearby city of Killeen? It's about 113 kilometres from ACT. Allow around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Waco Regional Airport (ACT) to Temple
Temple is around 56 kilometres from Waco Regional Airport if that's where you're going.
The drive time to Temple is roughly 45 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
Up for more exploring? Houston will add something special to your trip to the United States. It's about 274 kilometres southeast of Waco and features The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection. The most convenient airport for this city is Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
San Antonio is another place that's too good to skip while you're in the United States. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres southwest of Waco. San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza are major draws. You can arrive here through San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
Or take off to Dallas, about 137 kilometres north of Waco. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are just a taste of what's waiting. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).