The cheapest times to fly from SBA to DBQ are
- April 23rd to May 6th
- July 9th to August 5th
- October 29th to November 18th
- December 24th to February 25th
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 SBA to DBQ is late January. Prices can be as high as $1095 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $445 for Tuesday flights around late January.
When to Fly to Dubuque
Flying from Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) to Dubuque, IA (DBQ) will usually cost between $445 to $925 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 $445. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $829. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $384 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $550 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SBA to DBQ flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SBA to DBQ route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the SBA to DBQ flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Santa Barbara. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.21, which is below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $233 (31%) 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 $485. Return trip prices are from the DBQ to SBA 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 SBA to DBQ can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 58 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 SBA to DBQ while comparing.
- 146 miles (235 km) away from DBQ
- Usually 28.82% less expensive than DBQ
- 1-layover flights available
- 63 miles (101 km) away from DBQ
- Usually 20.45% less expensive than DBQ
- 1-layover flights available
- 148 miles (238 km) away from DBQ
- Usually 23.45% less expensive than DBQ
- 1-layover flights available
- 86 miles (138 km) away from DBQ
- Usually 18.36% less expensive than DBQ
- 1-layover flights available
- 131 miles (211 km) away from DBQ
- Usually 5.27% less expensive than DBQ
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from SBA to DBQ? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Dubuque Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 1661 miles or 2673 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from SBA to DBQ?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop SBA to DBQ flight is about 3 hour 58 minutes.
How many flights go between Santa Barbara, CA and Dubuque, IA?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from SBA to DBQ.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | SBA |
Origination airport name | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
City | Santa Barbara, CA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 34.4 |
Longitude | -119.8 |
Return Airport
Destination code | DBQ |
Destination airport name | Dubuque Regional Airport |
City | Dubuque, IA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.4 |
Longitude | -90.7 |
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