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$61 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Boston

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Cheapest round-trip
$112
Typical prices: $377-$126
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/10Thu 5/14
DSM - BOS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$61
Typical prices: $165-$213
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/10
DSM - BOS • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Allegiant Air. Average duration is 2h 48m
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Boston (DSM-BOS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Boston 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Boston

Sun, May 10 - Thu, May 14
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7:00 am - 10:49 am
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2h 49mnonstop
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11:39 am - 1:46 pm
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3h 07mnonstop
$112Allegiant Air
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
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7:00 am - 10:49 am
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2h 49mnonstop
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12:07 pm - 2:16 pm
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3h 09mnonstop
$130Allegiant Air
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
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7:00 am - 10:49 am
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2h 49mnonstop
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12:07 pm - 2:16 pm
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3h 09mnonstop
$140Allegiant Air
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
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7:00 am - 10:49 am
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BOS
2h 49mnonstop
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11:39 am - 1:46 pm
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3h 07mnonstop
$157Allegiant Air
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
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7:30 am - 11:17 am
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2h 47mnonstop
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12:07 pm - 2:16 pm
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3h 09mnonstop
$160Allegiant Air
Thu, May 21 - Thu, Jun 4
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7:30 am - 11:17 am
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2h 47mnonstop
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12:07 pm - 2:18 pm
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3h 11mnonstop
$163Allegiant Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:30 am - 11:21 am
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2h 51mnonstop
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11:11 am - 1:14 pm
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3h 03mnonstop
$165Allegiant Air
Sun, May 24 - Sun, May 31
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7:30 am - 11:17 am
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2h 47mnonstop
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12:07 pm - 2:16 pm
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3h 09mnonstop
$168Allegiant Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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6:30 am - 10:21 am
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2h 51mnonstop
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12:11 pm - 2:14 pm
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3h 03mnonstop
$179Allegiant Air
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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7:30 am - 11:17 am
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2h 47mnonstop
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12:07 pm - 2:16 pm
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$194Allegiant Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Boston flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Boston departing in May.

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

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

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

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $184 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $489 and $454 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Boston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$61
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Boston

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 $61 for a one-way ticket and $112 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?

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Boston on on Thursday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Boston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $436 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $378 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $97 or less one-way and $143 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Boston?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Boston Logan Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight crew on this leg of my trip was very friendly and pleasant. Every one of them was humorous, as well as helpful and accommodating. This group was BY FAR the best crew I’ve flown with. They deserve kudos.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

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