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$311+ 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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ACT
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$350
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$311
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$464
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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/158:00 amSFO - ACT
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/235:08 amACT - SFO
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/183:14 pmSAN - ACT
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:09 amACT - SAN
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/141:41 pmSAN - ACT
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/186:06 pmACT - SAN
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1510:57 amONT - ACT
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/225:09 amACT - ONT
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/234:38 pmSAN - ACT
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/265:09 amACT - SAN
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/142:55 pmSAN - ACT
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/165:08 amACT - SAN
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/305:29 amACT - SMF
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/302:17 pmSFO - ACT
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/410:23 amACT - SFO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/158:18 amSAN - ACT
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:09 amACT - SAN
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/3010:42 amSAN - ACT
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/410:23 amACT - SAN
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/158:18 amSAN - ACT
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/185:09 amACT - SAN
2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2812:45 amLAX - ACT
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/25:08 amACT - LAX
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$431

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Waco that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Waco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWaco

SFO - ACT

SFOACT

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

10:15 am-10:08 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Waco

Sun 11/23

5:08 am-9:25 am

1 stop6h 17m

$356

San DiegoWaco

SAN - ACT

SANACT

San Diego

Sat 10/18

3:14 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Waco

Tue 10/21

5:09 am-8:37 am

1 stop5h 28m

$364

San DiegoWaco

SAN - ACT

SANACT

San Diego

Tue 10/14

3:14 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Waco

Tue 10/21

10:24 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$391

San DiegoWaco

SAN - ACT

SANACT

San Diego

Tue 10/14

1:41 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Waco

Sat 10/18

6:06 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$391

San DiegoWaco

SAN - ACT

SANACT

San Diego

Fri 11/14

12:43 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Waco

Sun 11/16

5:08 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 47m

$394

Los AngelesWaco

LAX - ACT

LAXACT

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

1:30 am-9:54 am

1 stop6h 24m

Waco

Sat 11/1

5:09 am-8:34 am

1 stop5h 25m

$406

San FranciscoWaco

SFO - ACT

SFOACT

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

2:17 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Waco

Sat 10/4

10:23 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$416

SacramentoWaco

SMF - ACT

SMFACT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/23

2:32 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Waco

Tue 9/30

5:29 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 16m

$416

San DiegoWaco

SAN - ACT

SANACT

San Diego

Wed 10/15

8:18 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Waco

Sat 10/18

10:24 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$417

San DiegoWaco

SAN - ACT

SANACT

San Diego

Wed 10/15

8:18 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Waco

Tue 10/21

5:09 am-8:37 am

1 stop5h 28m

$417

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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 September 16, 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.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Waco?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from California to Waco in about 9h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. California and Waco are separated by a distance of 1483 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The most popular route from California to Waco is San Francisco - Waco. You may also consider Los Angeles - Waco or Ontario - 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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