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$259+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FWA — DSM
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 5/235:45 am
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 5/306:50 pm
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 5/126:01 pm
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Sat 5/166:15 am
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:49 pm
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Mon 6/228:05 pm
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop3h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 9/16:00 am
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/89:30 am
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 5/123:20 pm
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop3h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 4/258:30 pm
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop3h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:16 pm
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop3h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:26 am
FWA
-
DSM
2 stops11h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 5/301:48 pm
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop3h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$452
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1710:44 am
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop6h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/2212:56 pm
DSM
-
FWA
2 stops20h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$481
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/278:30 pm
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop3h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 5/411:40 am
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/205:40 am
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop9h 14m
American Airlines
Fri 5/228:02 pm
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop13h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 6/16:00 am
FWA
-
DSM
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Thu 6/45:27 am
DSM
-
FWA
1 stop5h 53m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$535

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 April 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$259
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$388
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 35% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Sat 5/23

5:45 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

6:50 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$309

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Tue 5/12

6:01 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

6:15 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$319
Quickest round-trip

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Thu 6/18

5:40 am-8:32 am

1 stop3h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 6/22

7:13 pm-12:47 am

1 stop4h 34m

$338

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$359

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Fri 5/8

9:30 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

3:20 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$389

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Wed 5/20

5:40 am-1:54 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

8:02 pm-10:29 am

1 stop13h 27m

$525

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop6h 08m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

6:15 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$535

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop6h 08m

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

5:27 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$535
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Tue 6/2

7:08 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 08m

$259

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Tue 6/2

11:18 am-2:18 pm

3 stops52h 00m

$271

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Deals found on 4/28

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
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.

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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 April 28, 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
8,467 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
9,672 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 3h 52m. There are 441 mi between Fort Wayne and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 37% 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.

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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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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