Boston to Des Moines (BOS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BOS–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 6 | 320 | 3h10-3h11 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Boston
| Metric | BOS→DSM | MHT→DSM | HYA→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 45 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 2h 56m | 2h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
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.
BOS–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to DSM
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and American Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BOS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to DSM is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,870 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester (MHT) and Hyannis (HYA).