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

• Earliest: departs at 11:07 am and lands at 2:19 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:11 pm and lands at 3:23 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Boston to Des Moines takes 3h 12m, covering 1,161 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Boston to Des Moines range from $185 to $487, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $185 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $367 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $181 round-trip, compared to $499 via a layover through Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$92 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-way fares from Boston to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

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

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 71% on flights from Boston to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $154 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $522, a difference of $368.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Boston and Des Moines.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 4h 57m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 37m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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

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