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 $228 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $289. You may be able to fly from Fort Wayne to Des Moines for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fort Wayne to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 51%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Wayne to Des Moines?

September can be a great time to fly to Des Moines from Fort Wayne with a flight ticket averaging about $396. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $197. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May.

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.

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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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$228 (Delta)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$671

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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 January 21, 2025.

Thu 2/612:42 pmFWA - DSM

1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/96:00 pmDSM - FWA

1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$239

Thu 2/68:05 amFWA - DSM

2 stops9h 25mDelta

Sun 2/912:25 pmDSM - FWA

1 stop3h 38mDelta

Deal found 1/20

$244

Fri 2/147:20 amFWA - DSM

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/168:00 amDSM - FWA

1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$289

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Fri 2/75:59 pmFWA - DSM

1 stop5h 32mDelta

Wed 2/125:34 amDSM - FWA

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Deal found 1/19

$228

Fri 2/147:20 amFWA - DSM

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/168:00 amDSM - FWA

1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$289

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Thu 2/612:42 pmFWA - DSM

1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/96:00 pmDSM - FWA

1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$239

Thu 2/68:05 amFWA - DSM

2 stops9h 25mDelta

Sun 2/912:25 pmDSM - FWA

1 stop3h 38mDelta

Deal found 1/20

$244

Fri 2/147:20 amFWA - DSM

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/168:00 amDSM - FWA

1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$289

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Depart

Return

Price

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Thu 2/6

12:42 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 2/9

6:00 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$239

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Thu 2/6

8:05 am-4:30 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 2/9

12:25 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$244

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Fri 2/14

7:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 2/16

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$289

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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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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 $422). 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?

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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,984 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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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 $228 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $289. You may be able to fly from Fort Wayne to Des Moines for 42% 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, 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 $422). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$197	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Travel insights for flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

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

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