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$276+ Cheap flights from California to Waco (ACT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ACT
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Waco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Waco flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$379
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$276
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$676
From California to Waco
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Cheapest flights from California to Waco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Waco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:45 amSAN - ACT
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/165:13 amACT - SAN
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1212:15 pmSFO - ACT
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1910:28 amACT - SFO
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:32 pmSMF - ACT
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:31 pmACT - SMF
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:57 pmONT - ACT
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/25:09 amACT - ONT
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/303:05 pmSNA - ACT
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/610:23 amACT - SNA
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:59 pmLAX - ACT
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/910:23 amACT - LAX
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:45 pmLAS - ACT
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1910:19 amACT - LAS
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/141:09 pmSJC - ACT
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1810:19 amACT - SJC
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$504
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/151:09 pmSJC - ACT
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/196:08 pmACT - SJC
2 stops17h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$546
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:40 pmFAT - ACT
2 stops11h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/1910:19 amACT - FAT
2 stops10h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$773

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Waco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Waco that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Waco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWaco

SAN - ACT

SANACT

San Diego

Thu 12/11

9:45 am-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Waco

Tue 12/16

5:13 am-8:23 am

1 stop5h 10m

$379

San FranciscoWaco

SFO - ACT

SFOACT

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

12:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Waco

Wed 11/19

10:28 am-3:03 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$383

SacramentoWaco

SMF - ACT

SMFACT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/23

2:32 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Waco

Tue 9/30

6:31 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$392

OntarioWaco

ONT - ACT

ONTACT

Ontario

Wed 8/27

2:57 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Waco

Tue 9/2

5:09 am-9:58 am

1 stop6h 49m

$404

Santa AnaWaco

SNA - ACT

SNAACT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/30

3:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Waco

Sat 9/6

10:23 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$405

Los AngelesWaco

LAX - ACT

LAXACT

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

11:59 pm-9:48 am

1 stop7h 49m

Waco

Tue 9/9

10:23 am-1:38 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$406

Las VegasWaco

LAS - ACT

LASACT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/15

12:45 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Waco

Tue 8/19

10:19 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$502

San JoseWaco

SJC - ACT

SJCACT

San Jose

Thu 8/14

1:09 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Waco

Mon 8/18

10:19 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$504

San JoseWaco

SJC - ACT

SJCACT

San Jose

Fri 8/15

1:09 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Waco

Tue 8/19

6:08 pm-9:11 am

2 stops17h 03m

$546

FresnoWaco

FAT - ACT

FATACT

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 8/15

7:40 pm-9:39 am

2 stops11h 59m

Waco

Tue 8/19

10:19 am-6:58 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$773

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Waco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Waco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Waco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Waco (average of $319). Flying from California to Waco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ACT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Waco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

When flying from California to Waco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Waco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Waco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Waco. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and American Airlines from California to Waco have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Waco from California?

    For a flight from California to Waco, you will be flying into Waco. Waco (ACT) is just 6.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Waco?

    The most popular route from California to Waco is Los Angeles - Waco. You may also consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Waco or San Francisco - Waco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Waco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Waco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Waco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Waco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Waco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Waco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Waco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Waco (average of $319). Flying from California to Waco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from California to Waco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Waco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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