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The cheapest times to fly from SNA to DBQ are

  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • July 16th to September 30th (except the week of July 23rd)
  • October 22nd 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 SNA to DBQ is early December. Prices can be as high as $1093 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $436 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Dubuque

Flying from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Dubuque, IA (DBQ) will usually cost between $436 to $751 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $436. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $679. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $243 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $456 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SNA to DBQ flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SNA to DBQ route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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SNA to DBQ Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the SNA to DBQ flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Santa Ana. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.18, 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 $154 (25%) 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 $457. Return trip prices are from the DBQ to SNA 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 SNA to DBQ can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 50 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 SNA to DBQ while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL

  • 146 miles (235 km) away from DBQ
  • Usually 22.70% less expensive than DBQ
  • Nonstop flights available

See SNA to ORD flights

Destination alternative #2: Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (MSN) in Madison, WI

  • 86 miles (138 km) away from DBQ
  • Usually 10.09% less expensive than DBQ
  • 1-layover flights available

See SNA to MSN flights

Destination alternative #3: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, WI

  • 148 miles (238 km) away from DBQ
  • Usually 16.01% less expensive than DBQ
  • 1-layover flights available

See SNA to MKE flights

Destination alternative #4: Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, MN

  • 138 miles (222 km) away from DBQ
  • Usually 9.65% less expensive than DBQ
  • 1-layover flights available

See SNA to RST flights

Destination alternative #5: General Downing – Peoria International Airport (PIA) in Peoria, IL

  • 131 miles (211 km) away from DBQ
  • Usually 8.88% less expensive than DBQ
  • 1-layover flights available

See SNA to PIA flights

Destination alternative #6: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA

  • 63 miles (101 km) away from DBQ
  • Usually 6.36% less expensive than DBQ
  • 1-layover flights available

See SNA to CID flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SNA to DBQ? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, SAS, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Dubuque Regional Airport to John Wayne-Orange County Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1587 miles or 2554 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SNA to DBQ?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SNA to DBQ flight is about 3 hour 50 minutes.

How many flights go between Santa Ana, CA and Dubuque, IA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 13 available flights from SNA to DBQ.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code SNA
Origination airport name John Wayne-Orange County Airport
City Santa Ana, CA
Country the United States
Latitude 33.7
Longitude -117.9

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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