The cheapest times to fly from DBQ to HOU are
- January 1st to February 25th
- March 26th to April 29th (except the week of April 2nd)
- July 16th to September 30th (except the week of July 30th)
- October 29th to November 18th
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DBQ to HOU is late January. Prices can be as high as $1085 for Friday flights during mid March, or as low as $337 for Tuesday flights around late January.
When to Fly to Houston
Flying from Dubuque, IA (DBQ) to Houston, TX (HOU) will usually cost between $337 to $687 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $340. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid March, with an average price of $801. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $461 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $395 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DBQ to HOU flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DBQ to HOU route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the DBQ to HOU flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Dubuque. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.27, which is below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly to Houston, and Mondays are the most expensive days to return to Dubuque. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $154 (30%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $368. Return trip prices are from the HOU to DBQ flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from DBQ to HOU can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 38 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DBQ to HOU while comparing.
- 24 miles (39 km) away from HOU
- Usually 16.22% less expensive than HOU
- 1-layover flights available
- 148 miles (238 km) away from HOU
- Usually 16.22% less expensive than HOU
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from DBQ to HOU? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 1 major airline flying this route most often: American, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from William P Hobby Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 917 miles or 1476 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from DBQ to HOU?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop DBQ to HOU flight is about 2 hour 38 minutes.
How many flights go between Dubuque, IA and Houston, TX?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from DBQ to HOU.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | DBQ |
Origination airport name | Dubuque Regional Airport |
City | Dubuque, IA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.4 |
Longitude | -90.7 |
Return Airport
Destination code | HOU |
Destination airport name | William P Hobby Airport |
City | Houston, TX |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 29.6 |
Longitude | -95.3 |
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