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6:52 pm - 8:26 amDSM-BOS
12h 34m1 stop
10:28 am - 8:42 amBOS-DSM
23h 14m1 stop
$240Frontier
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 13
3:49 pm - 11:34 pmDSM-BOS
6h 45m1 stop
5:15 am - 9:33 amBOS-DSM
5h 18m1 stop
$272American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 5
6:21 pm - 1:29 amDSM-BOS
6h 08m1 stop
1:00 pm - 7:28 pmBOS-DSM
7h 28m1 stop
$279Delta
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 9
4:20 pm - 10:28 pmDSM-BOS
5h 08m1 stop
7:00 am - 12:48 pmBOS-DSM
6h 48m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 30
6:29 pm - 1:09 amDSM-BOS
5h 40m1 stop
5:20 am - 11:21 amBOS-DSM
7h 01m1 stop
$286Delta
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Sat, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 17
3:22 pm - 12:50 amDSM-BOS
8h 28m1 stop
10:06 am - 2:57 pmBOS-DSM
5h 51m1 stop
$296American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 28
6:40 am - 2:49 pmDSM-BOS
31h 09m3 stops
12:07 pm - 8:27 pmBOS-DSM
9h 20m1 stop
Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 5
6:40 am - 2:49 pmDSM-BOS
31h 09m3 stops
10:41 am - 10:08 amBOS-DSM
24h 27m2 stops
Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 5
11:25 am - 5:24 pmDSM-BOS
4h 59m1 stop
7:30 am - 1:56 pmBOS-DSM
7h 26m2 stops
$371United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 30
3:28 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-BOS
7h 31m2 stops
7:30 am - 1:56 pmBOS-DSM
7h 26m2 stops
$376United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 30
7:07 pm - 8:16 amDSM-BOS
12h 09m1 stop
$116Frontier
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Tue, Jun 18
7:32 pm - 8:16 amDSM-BOS
11h 44m1 stop
$120Frontier
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Sun, Jun 16
6:40 am - 2:49 pmDSM-BOS
31h 09m3 stops
Mon, Jul 1
6:52 am - 3:43 pmDSM-BOS
7h 51m1 stop
$136American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1
1:14 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-BOS
9h 45m1 stop
Sun, Aug 4
6:12 pm - 12:02 amDSM-BOS
4h 50m1 stop
$173American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30
3:35 pm - 11:58 pmDSM-BOS
7h 23m2 stops
$181United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2
12:15 pm - 8:10 pmDSM-BOS
6h 55m1 stop
$213Delta
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Sat, Jun 15
8:00 am - 9:54 pmDSM-BOS
12h 54m2 stops
$258United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15
6:30 am - 2:19 pmDSM-BOS
6h 49m1 stop
$283Delta
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Thu, Oct 10
6:04 am - 1:32 pmDSM-BOS
6h 28m1 stop
11:13 am - 7:07 pmBOS-DSM
8h 54m1 stop
$596American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10
8:00 am - 4:24 pmDSM-BOS
7h 24m1 stop
5:45 am - 10:15 pmBOS-DSM
17h 30m1 stop
$635United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10
11:30 am - 9:57 pmDSM-BOS
9h 27m2 stops
5:45 am - 10:15 pmBOS-DSM
17h 30m1 stop
$640United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10
5:54 am - 1:34 pmDSM-BOS
6h 40m2 stops
7:12 pm - 12:05 amBOS-DSM
5h 53m1 stop
$816American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10
5:54 am - 1:34 pmDSM-BOS
6h 40m2 stops
11:13 am - 9:58 pmBOS-DSM
11h 45m2 stops
$906American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10
11:30 am - 9:57 pmDSM-BOS
9h 27m2 stops
8:45 am - 5:49 pmBOS-DSM
10h 04m2 stops
$940United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10

Flights from Des Moines to Boston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Boston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Boston?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Boston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to Boston, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Boston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Boston is January, where tickets cost $346 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $529 and $515 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Boston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Boston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Boston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier ($116) and American Airlines ($136). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($240) and American Airlines ($272).

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January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Boston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Boston

  • How can I fly from Des Moines to Boston?

    Various airlines offer flight services from Des Moines to Boston. If you are flying along this route, you can opt for connecting flight services. Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines are some of the airlines offering one-stop flight services on this route. Usually, they have layovers at DTW, ORD, MSP and DCA airports. Alternatively, you can opt for flights with multiple layovers if you want to save some money - however, this will generally add approximately 4h to your flight duration.

  • Can I spend the night at Des Moines International Airport?

    All travelers must stay in the landside zones after security checkpoints close for the evening. They must re-clear security when the checkpoints reopen the following day. The majority of the benches along the landside are round or have armrests. At the north end of the check-in area, there is at least one wide, comfy bench without armrests. The carpeted area close to the baggage claim and car rental areas may be a great place to stay the night. Consider carrying eyewear and noise-canceling headphones to filter out the loud noises and bright lights.

  • Where can I park at Des Moines?

    The solely authorized parking at the airport is available in Des Moines Airport, where you can park conveniently close to your terminal. DSM offers easy solutions to suit your needs and budget, whether you require airport parking for a little period of time, a lengthy period of time, or an extended stay. For short-term parking, you can utilize the parking found in the terminals, while when looking to park long-term, you can use the Green Lot Economy 3 parking lots and terminal B garages.

  • Does BOS have a USO lounge?

    Active US military members and families can have access to free services at BOS airport in the USO lounge. The lounges are located in Terminals C and E. USO lounges offer services such as beverages, snacks, internet access and books.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Boston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Boston was $116 for a one-way ticket and $240 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Boston?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Boston. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Boston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Boston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Boston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Boston, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Boston are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $468 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $525 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Boston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Boston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Boston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Boston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Boston with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and BOS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Boston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Boston from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Boston

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is located approximately 5 miles away from Southwest Des Moines and serves as your departure airport from Des Moines. DSM is the primary airport serving major international flights in the city. It is the hub of AccessAir and Midcontinent Airlines.
  • If you are traveling out of the city for business through Des Moines International Airport and need to catch up on unfinished work, DSM features a business center that you can utilize. The business center is equipped with fast internet access and workstations.
  • Nursing mothers flying through DSM airport will find at least a designated exceptional lactation suite located on the Airside. The Mamava pod is equipped with baby changing tables, soft lighting, rocking chairs and sinks. The fact that it is secure and private makes it suitable for breastfeeding, pumping and changing diapers.
  • If you are at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and are looking for specific airport-related information, the airport features public information booths where you can get assistance. They are located on the Arrivals Level of every terminal near the baggage claim area.
  • Boston Logan International Airport has designated pet relief areas that passengers traveling with their furry companions can utilize to make their pets comfortable. These potty areas are found on terminal E and the Arrivals Level curb of each terminal. They are equipped with disposal waste bags, sinks and fire hydrants.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Boston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Boston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Boston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10410 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
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Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

10.0 ExcellentBarb, Jun 2024MSP - JFK
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Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Confusing. Delay updates were out of whack At one point it said my flight was 25 hours. Three gate changes and two delays only to change back to original departure time. Gate announcer and on board flight attendant (Alejandro) making the announcements was impossible to understand due to accent and speed of speech. After beverage service the rear flight attendants sat back there on their phones. No refills no checking in, one sweep through for trash collection. Very impersonal. Bring back Coke products

Business class is great. New airplane, very comfortable, better than some of the major airlines I am used to

Delayed by almost an hour - I also noticed that all JetBlue flights departing from PBI were delayed yet the weather was perfect.

I loved the wifi, much better than Delta. Seats were old. and bathrooms dingy.

There was no wheelchair or wheelchair escort at the gate..unacceptable

Delayed 4 hours because of maintenance issue they knew about all day. Get another plane. Time is precious!

I liked that boarding and take off were timely despite a 15 minute delay due to weather. The pilot communicated with us the entire flight keeping us informed re: turbulance and slight delays on the runway after we landed.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

They cancelled two flight and got us onto another airline, which was also delayed.

Nothing, terrible travel experience due to weather and maintenance delays and was left stranded in Austin.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Boston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/18Tue
1 stopFrontier
12h 09mDSM-BOS
$116
6/16Sun
1 stopFrontier
11h 44mDSM-BOS
$120
7/1Mon
3 stops
31h 09mDSM-BOS
$123
7/1Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 51mDSM-BOS
$136
8/4Sun
1 stop
9h 45mDSM-BOS
$150
8/30Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 50mDSM-BOS
$173
7/2Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
7h 23mDSM-BOS
$181
6/15Sat
1 stopDelta
6h 55mDSM-BOS
$213
6/15Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 54mDSM-BOS
$258
10/10Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 49mDSM-BOS
$283

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Boston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Boston that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 28mDSM-BOS
6/10Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 54mBOS-DSM
$596
6/6Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 24mDSM-BOS
6/10Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 30mBOS-DSM
$635
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 27mDSM-BOS
6/10Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 30mBOS-DSM
$640
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 40mDSM-BOS
6/10Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 53mBOS-DSM
$816
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 40mDSM-BOS
6/10Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 45mBOS-DSM
$906
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 27mDSM-BOS
6/10Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 04mBOS-DSM
$940

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Des Moines - Boston Flights

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Des Moines (DSM)United States

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Boston (BOS)United States

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Boston - Des Moines

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