Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Boston (DSM - BOS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Boston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$214	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston is currently $214
Cheapest one-way flight	$87	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to Boston is currently $87
Cheapest nonstop flights	$163	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston is currently $163
Last-minute weekend getaway	$224	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to Boston is currently $224
Cheapest business class flights	$596	American 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston is currently $596

Fastest flight	2 hr 46 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Boston takes 2 hr 46 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Boston is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $195–510
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $320–680

Popular airlines from Des Moines to Boston

American

from $427

Typical price: $300–540

469 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BOS Every day
Delta

from $427

Typical price: $330–690

376 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BOS Every day
United

from $427

Typical price: $300–570

274 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BOS Every day
Allegiant

Nonstop

from $163

Typical price: $125–285

2 weekly nonstop flights

DSM - BOS Every Thu, Sun
Southwest

from $427

Typical price: $375–670

58 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BOS Every day
Frontier

2 weekly connecting flights

DSM - BOS Every Mon, Fri

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Boston

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Boston United States 12 min 2 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 3 hr 37 min 184 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 3 hr 25 min 181 mi
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)

Providence United States 1 hr 7 min 47 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Boston

The cheapest flights from Des Moines to Boston are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $195 to $510.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $214. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $87.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Boston is $427, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Boston is $427, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Boston is $427, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Des Moines to Boston is $163, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Boston is $427, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston starts at $214 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $87 and departs on Sun, Jun 21.

2 hr 46 min is the shortest flight time from Des Moines to Boston.

Boston is a year-round destination with a 4-season climate. Spring and fall feature generally mild weather, although snow sometimes falls in early spring (Apr). Summer can be humid. Foliage season (mid-Sep–Nov) attracts the largest crowds. Patriots Day (3rd Mon of Apr) commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War and coincides with the famed Boston Marathon. Summer festivals include Boston Harborfest, the city’s weeklong 4th of July party, and Italian-American celebrations in the North End (late Jul–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Des Moines to Boston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Des Moines to Boston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Des Moines to Boston.

In terms of nonstop flights, Allegiant is the most popular. Allegiant offers 2 nonstop flights per week. Allegiant flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 469 connecting flights per week. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Boston are:

Delta offers 376 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
United offers 274 connecting flights per week. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
Southwest offers 58 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
Frontier offers 2 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Des Moines and Boston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $214. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $87.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Boston is $427, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Boston is $427, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Boston is $427, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Allegiant flight from Des Moines to Boston is $163, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Boston is $427, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.

Allegiant flies direct from Des Moines to Boston.

There are 2 Allegiant direct flights from Des Moines to Boston per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Boston at price $224 is offered by Allegiant from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Allegiant flies direct from Des Moines to Boston.

There are 2 Allegiant direct flights from Des Moines to Boston per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Des Moines to Boston are only available on Thursday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Des Moines and Boston start at $163 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Des Moines to Boston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Boston start at $596 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Boston start at $214 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Des Moines to Boston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Des Moines and Boston starts at $224 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Allegiant.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Boston at price $224 is offered by Allegiant from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Boston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.