Flights from Boise to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Boise to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 15m door to door (69 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 15m

Boise to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 15mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Boise to Des Moines

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BOI Denver (DEN) DSM

Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines

Wed10:45 BOI12:32 DEN0h 58m connection13:30 DEN16:00 DSMUnited Airlines

52 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 15m

BOI Las Vegas (LAS) DSM

Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines

Sun11:30 BOI12:04 LAS1h 41m connection13:45 LAS18:26 DSMSouthwest Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 56m

BOI Chicago (ORD) DSM

Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest

Wed13:15 BOI17:34 ORD2h 26m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMUnited Airlines

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 51m

BOI Portland (PDX) DSM

Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Allegiant Air

Self-transfer likely ~7h 08m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 1,856 km1,153 miles
Journey time: 4h 15mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hDes Moines vs Boise
Currency in Des Moines: USD
Airports: BOI → DSM

Flights from Boise to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Boise to Des Moines?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Boise to Des Moines?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,856 km.

Where do you change planes between Boise and Des Moines?

The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Chicago (ORD) and Portland (PDX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Boise and Des Moines?

Boise: Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

What is the time difference between Boise and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Boise.

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