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Flights from Des Moines to Boise

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Boise. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 4h 27m door to door (70 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 27m
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Des Moines to Boise at a glance

Fastest journey4h 27mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Boise

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

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DSM Denver (DEN) BOI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun07:00 DSM07:39 DEN1h 06m connection08:45 DEN10:27 BOISouthwest Airlines
40 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 27m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) BOI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Fri06:30 DSM07:51 ORD0h 54m connection08:45 ORD11:14 BOIUnited Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 44m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) BOI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat15:00 DSM15:55 LAS3h 20m connection19:15 LAS21:46 BOISouthwest Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 46m
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DSM Portland (PDX) BOI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~7h 08m
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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 27mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hBoise vs Des Moines
Currency in Boise
USD
Airports
DSM → BOI

Flights from Des Moines to Boise: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Boise?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Las Vegas. 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 Des Moines to Boise?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,856 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Boise?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Las Vegas (LAS) and Portland (PDX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Boise?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Boise: Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Boise?
Boise is 1 hour behind Des Moines.

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