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$185+ 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FWA — DSM
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(Delta)

One-way from

$185
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471
From Fort Wayne to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Wayne to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:05 amFWA - DSM
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Tue 9/92:49 pmDSM - FWA
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/29$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:29 pmFWA - DSM
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/136:24 amDSM - FWA
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$319

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FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Wed 9/3

6:05 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 33m

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

2:49 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$229

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Tue 8/12

6:29 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

6:24 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$319

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Mon 8/11

6:05 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$185

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Tue 8/12

4:49 pm-8:24 pm

3 stops28h 35m

$614

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Deals found on 7/29

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Fort Wayne to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FWA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Wayne to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Fort Wayne to Des Moines in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 30, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $229 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $319. You may be able to fly from Fort Wayne to Des Moines for 39% 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.

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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Fort Wayne to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 airline flying from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

Discover the top airline 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 July 30, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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