San Antonio to Waco flights
Waco lies 269 km (167 mi) north-east of San Antonio, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Antonio | Waco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 132,356 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SAT, 12 km out | ACT, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 78201–78299 | 76701–76799 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Antonio
San Antonio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,505 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Waco
Waco is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Waco Regional Airport (ACT), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,107 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco Regional Airport (regional) | ACT | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,107 ft | 516 ft |
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (regional) | GRK | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,997 ft | 1,015 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Waco from San Antonio?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Antonio.
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Waco by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Waco?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Antonio to Waco flights?
Typically San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Waco Regional Airport (ACT); Waco also has GRK.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.