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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Boston and Des Moines.

Flights from Boston to Des Moines usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Boston to Des Moines.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $179 round-trip, compared to $353 via a layover through Philadelphia (PHL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Boston to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the Boston to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $194 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $492, a difference of $298. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are Iowa Events Center, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Boston to Des Moines takes 3h 07m, covering 1,161 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boston to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 11:07 am and lands at 2:14 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:12 pm and lands at 3:19 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 50% above the route average of $357. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Boston to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 4h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 57m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Boston (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Payless
· Budget
· Alamo
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Boston to Des Moines range from $191 to $473, with an average of $357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $191 counts as a good deal.