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$101+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Boston (DSM - BOS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BOS
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Boston
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:30 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 51m
Allegiant Air
Fri 9/1812:11 pm
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 03m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/7$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/67:30 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 51m
Allegiant Air
Mon 11/911:41 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/167:30 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Fri 10/2312:07 pm
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/9$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:30 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 46m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/1612:06 pm
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/7$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:30 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 51m
Allegiant Air
Mon 9/2111:11 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 03m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/267:15 am
DSM
-
BOS
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Mon 11/211:52 am
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/9$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/95:08 pm
DSM
-
BOS
2 stops37h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/1612:06 pm
BOS
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$229

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Boston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston (BOS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$176 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Boston Logan Intl flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl
One-way flight from Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

5:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/19

5:30 am-2:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$338

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Fri 10/23

3:30 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 10/26

1:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$361

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

6:37 pm-1:20 am

1 stop5h 43m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 7/29

5:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

$371

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

6:40 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 11/16

1:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$390

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

6:30 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 28m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 11/8

10:30 am-4:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$408
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Thu 7/30

7:35 am-2:07 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/3

5:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$427

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:00 am-2:23 pm

2 stops8h 23m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 11/16

7:10 am-2:11 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$428

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:40 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/14

5:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$432

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

9:10 am-4:31 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 7/11

5:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

$437

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Thu 7/30

1:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops9h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/3

4:45 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$452

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Boston

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Boston in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Boston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Boston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Boston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Boston flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Boston flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Boston

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

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Boston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Boston?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Boston (average of $194). Flying from Des Moines to Boston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $489). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Boston?

Reviews of airlines servicing Boston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Boston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Boston. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Boston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Des Moines to Boston flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Boston?

    Departing from Des Moines to Boston will take you 4h 30m. There are 1161 mi between Des Moines and Boston. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Boston round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Boston round-trip from $96. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $173, and Southwest, from $183. Allegiant Air is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Boston one-way?

    $48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $125 and $142, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Boston?

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Boston is generally $164, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Boston Logan Intl), you can expect to pay $116 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Boston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Boston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Boston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Boston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Boston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Boston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Boston (average of $194). Flying from Des Moines to Boston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $489). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Boston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Boston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$96Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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