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Cheap Flights from Boston to Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Des Moines

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Boston to Des Moines.
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10:39 am - 12:46 pmBOS-DSM
3h 07mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:49 amDSM-BOS
2h 49mnonstop
$96Allegiant Air
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Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 16
Allegiant Air Logo
10:39 am - 12:46 pmBOS-DSM
3h 07mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:49 amDSM-BOS
2h 49mnonstop
$134Allegiant Air
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 4:15 pmBOS-DSM
7h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:40 amDSM-BOS
4h 40m1 stop
$285American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:38 pmBOS-DSM
8h 38m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-BOS
5h 21m1 stop
$290United Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:48 pmBOS-DSM
9h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:53 am - 11:44 pmDSM-BOS
10h 51m1 stop
$300American Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:14 pmBOS-DSM
5h 29m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:28 pmDSM-BOS
7h 28m2 stops
$306United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 10:50 pmBOS-DSM
5h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 5:20 pmDSM-BOS
9h 50m2 stops
$307Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 10:50 pmBOS-DSM
8h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 5:20 pmDSM-BOS
9h 50m2 stops
$312Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 2:57 pmBOS-DSM
6h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:29 pm - 10:42 pmDSM-BOS
7h 13m1 stop
$321Delta
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Fri, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 5
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 7:17 pmBOS-DSM
8h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:29 pm - 10:42 pmDSM-BOS
7h 13m1 stop
$357Delta
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Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to Des Moines 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 Boston to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Boston to Des Moines, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Des Moines, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Des Moines, 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 Boston to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $521 and $466 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Boston to Des Moines, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$48
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Boston to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston to Des Moines 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 Boston to Des Moines

  • How many flights are there between Boston and Des Moines per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Boston and lands in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 3h 07m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Des Moines was $48 for a one-way ticket and $96 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Boston to Des Moines.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Boston to Des Moines flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Boston to Des Moines?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Boston to Des Moines on on Monday, and Friday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Des Moines are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $422 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $424 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Boston to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Boston 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 Boston to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Boston with another airline. Booking your flights between Boston and DSM 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 Boston to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Boston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $48 or less one-way and $126 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Boston to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Boston Logan Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Boston Logan Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Boston to Des Moines. 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

Posted a 20minute delay but didn’t delay at all. Caused boarding issues and confusion. Also, didn’t release baggage. Took over an hour and 20 minutes to get luggage.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

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