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title: "Dubuque to El Centro cheap flights (DBQ to IPL) - Expedia"
description: "Cheap Flights from Dubuque (DBQ) to El Centro (IPL) start at for one-way and for round trip. Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards!"
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# Cheap Flights from Dubuque (DBQ) to El Centro (IPL)
![A desert landscape with two prominent Joshua trees and a mountain range in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1620/e1bfef43-cb32-4844-bbd9-01966eed121e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)

Photo by The El Centro Chamber of Commerce and the Imperial Valley Film Commission

## Popular airlines from Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) to El Centro, CA (IPL-Imperial County)

[American Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DBQ,to:IPL,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IPL,to:DBQ,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}])

[United](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DBQ,to:IPL,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IPL,to:DBQ,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}])

[Southwest Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DBQ,to:IPL,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IPL,to:DBQ,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}])

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[Delta](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DBQ,to:IPL,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IPL,to:DBQ,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}])

[Frontier Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DBQ,to:IPL,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IPL,to:DBQ,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"F9"}}])

[JetBlue Airways](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DBQ,to:IPL,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IPL,to:DBQ,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"B6"}}])

[Alaska Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:DBQ,to:IPL,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IPL,to:DBQ,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}])

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### Dubuque to El Centro Flights

#### The cheapest times to fly from Dubuque to El Centro

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Dubuque to El Centro are during the month of . You can find some of the cheapest flights from Dubuque to El Centro with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

#### The best time to book a flight from Dubuque to El Centro

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Dubuque to El Centro: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

#### How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Dubuque to El Centro

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Dubuque to El Centro in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

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*Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. The percentages you see are averages.*

## Travel information

| Origin airport      | Dubuque, IA      |
| ------------------- | ---------------- |
| Destination airport | El Centro, CA    |
| Distance            | 1,505 miles away |

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