Boston to Des Moines (BOS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G4436
G4 Allegiant
320
11:39 AM
EDT TE
1:46 PM
CDT
3h 7m
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G4456
G4 Allegiant
320
12:07 PM
EDT
2:16 PM
CDT
3h 9m
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G4434
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
CDT
10:49 AM
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2h 49m
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G4436
G4 Allegiant
320
7:30 AM
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11:17 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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Boston to Des Moines
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,162 mi 3h 7m nonstop -1h behind 64 1-stop hubs

BOS–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore BOS Routes DSM Routes BOS Live Flights DSM Live Flights BOS Delays DSM Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOS–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 320 3h07-3h09 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOS to DSM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,833
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Boston.
BOS: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,162 mi / 1,870 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 7m to 3h 9m.
Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

Facts

BOS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,162 mi / 1,870 km
Flight time3h 7m to 3h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: BOS
Full nameBoston Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 3h 7m to 3h 9m. The route covers 1,162 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from BOS to DSM. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, YIP, DPA, POU, TEB, OMA, CLE, CVG, LNS, IAD, YYZ, OXC, MKE, RDU, SBN, FSD, STL, ACY, GMU, PIT, DAL, AGS, MEM, BWI, APA, HOU, MCO, PIE, FMY, APF, PBI, MRK, TEX, MSY, NAS, SCF, GCM, YVR, PSP, SNA, MIA, PHL, LGA, ATL, MDW, DTW, IAH, MSP, ORD, CLT, BNA, DCA, AUS, FLL, DEN, EWR, RSW, DFW, LAS, PHX, LAX, PDX, SRQ and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Boston.
Yes, return flights from DSM to BOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BOS to DSM

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BOS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to DSM ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,870 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.