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$229+ Cheap flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines (FWA - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FWA — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$293
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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 February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/1112:46 pmFWA - DSM
1 stop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/185:45 amDSM - FWA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/115:55 pmFWA - DSM
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Tue 3/1811:55 amDSM - FWA
2 stops7h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/21$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 7/246:40 pmFWA - DSM
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/306:20 amDSM - FWA
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/177:21 pmFWA - DSM
1 stop28h 49mAllegiant Air
Wed 3/192:56 pmDSM - FWA
1 stop24h 07mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/21$364

Find flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines within your budget

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 February 22, 2025.

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Fort Wayne

Fly to

Des Moines

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Depart

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Price

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Thu 8/21

10:51 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

4:22 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$229

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Tue 3/11

5:55 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

11:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$239

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Thu 7/24

6:40 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

6:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$289

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Mon 3/17

7:21 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop28h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

2:56 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop24h 07m

$364

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Deals found on 2/22

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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 February.
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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Travel insights for flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Fort Wayne to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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?

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 February 22, 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 February 22, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
764 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

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.

  • 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $229 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $239 and $289 round-trip. 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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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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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