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$238+ Cheap flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines (FWA - DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FWA — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines
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Sat 2/144:44 pm
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DSM
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 2/188:00 am
DSM
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FWA
1 stop4h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$309

Find flight deals from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$259
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Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Sat 2/14

4:44 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$309

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Sat 5/16

7:30 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 07m

$238

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Sat 5/16

12:02 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$295

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Sat 5/16

6:56 pm-9:33 am

3 stops39h 37m

$441

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Deals found on 1/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fort Wayne to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Wayne-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fort Wayne-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fort Wayne-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Wayne-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Fort Wayne-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines (average of $229). Flying from Fort Wayne to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Fort Wayne to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Wayne to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

    Departing from Fort Wayne to Des Moines will take you 5h 57m. There are 441 mi between Fort Wayne and Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fort Wayne to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Fort Wayne to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $228 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $228. You may be able to fly from Fort Wayne to Des Moines for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Wayne to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Wayne to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines (average of $229). Flying from Fort Wayne to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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