Cheap Flights from Boston to Des Moines

Cheap Flights from Boston to Des Moines

Cheap Flights from Boston to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from Boston to Des Moines? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Boston to Des Moines vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Boston to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2026-11-24
BOS - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 10,000 Pts + $125
AV
2026-11-26
BOS - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-12-17
BOS - DSM
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-07
BOS - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-08
BOS - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-09
BOS - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
Boston to Des Moines flight facts
Distance
1,162 mi
1,871 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Boston.
Airports in Boston
BOS · General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Boston - Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Boston - Omaha · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Boston - Kansas City · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Flights Boston - Lincoln · Lincoln is 168 mi from Des Moines
Flights Boston - Rochester · Rochester is 174 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Boston to Des Moines
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BOS - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BOS - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
BOS - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
BOS - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
BOS - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
BOS - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Boston to Des Moines depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to Des MoinesAward flights to the United States
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Boston to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Boston to Des Moines.
Boston and Des Moines are about 1,162 miles (1,871 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,162-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Boston.
Departures from Boston: General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl (BOS). Arrivals in Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Des Moines, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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