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$49+ 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BOS
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Boston Logan Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$49
(Gotogate)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$413

Good round-trip deal

$143 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Boston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Boston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:32 amDSM - BOS
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/135:06 amBOS - DSM
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$295
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/235:25 pmDSM - BOS
2 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/266:10 amBOS - DSM
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:35 amDSM - BOS
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Sat 5/245:20 amBOS - DSM
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/14$301
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/179:00 amDSM - BOS
2 stops25h 02mAllegiant Air
Sat 5/2412:51 pmBOS - DSM
1 stop11h 03mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/14$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2711:16 amDSM - BOS
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/304:55 pmBOS - DSM
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/87:00 amDSM - BOS
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Mon 8/186:40 amBOS - DSM
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$388

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Boston that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

5:32 am-4:48 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 5/13

5:06 am-1:48 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$295

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

5:25 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops29h 22m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 5/26

6:10 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$298

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

5:35 am-3:14 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/24

5:20 am-9:37 am

1 stop5h 17m

$301

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

9:00 am-11:02 am

2 stops25h 02m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 5/24

12:51 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$316

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Tue 5/27

11:16 am-7:10 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/30

4:55 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$326

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Fri 8/8

7:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/18

6:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$388

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-9:49 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$49

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

12:32 pm-9:35 am

1 stop20h 03m

$109

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

2:01 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$143

Des MoinesBoston

DSM - BOS

DSMBOS

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

7:11 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$177

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Boston

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Boston. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

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 62 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Boston (average of $218). Flying from Des Moines to Boston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to BOS?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Boston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Boston in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 60% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Boston by month

Plan your trip to Boston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Boston ranges from 3.1 - 4.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Boston when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Boston by month

Plan your trip to Boston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Boston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 April 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Boston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $295. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $301, and Allegiant Air, from $316. American Airlines is 23% 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?

    $49 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 American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $143 and $177, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Boston is generally $158, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $124. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Boston Logan Intl), you can expect to pay $97 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Boston (average of $218). Flying from Des Moines to Boston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$124Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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