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

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1,162 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 7m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4442
G4 Allegiant
320
11:49 AM
EDT TE
2:01 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4456
G4 Allegiant
320
12:07 PM
EDT TE
2:16 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4436
G4 Allegiant
320
7:30 AM
CDT
11:17 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4463
G4 Allegiant
320
7:30 AM
CDT
11:16 AM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 46m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 4h 57m AFAMB6 AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 20m AFAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 20m AAAFB6 AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
EWR Newark 5h 20m AZDLDM G4 Newark (EWR) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 23m AAB6BA AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 5h 34m AAAFAM AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 5h 48m AFB6DL G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 53m AFAMB6 AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Boston to Des Moines
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,162 mi 3h 11m nonstop -1h behind

BOS–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 3h09-3h12 74%
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,881
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BOS → DSM
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
58%
Return
DSM → BOS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays → DSM delays →

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 11m gate to gate.
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.

BOS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,162 mi / 1,870 km
Flight time3h 11m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,162 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BOS to DSM: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 3 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.