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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lucerne, Switzerland from $516

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lucerne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Lucerne (LU9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,453

Round-trip from

$646
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Lucerne?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Lucerne from Des Moines. Prices for February average $1,010 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $608. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 61% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to LU9?

When flying from Des Moines to Lucerne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap British Airways flights from Des Moines to Lucerne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Des Moines and Lucerne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest British Airways flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Lucerne. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 9/74:04 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops34h 36mBritish Airways
Mon 9/169:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$641
Sat 9/711:35 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops39h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 9/161:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops33h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/30$642
Mon 8/196:12 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops21h 18mBritish Airways
Mon 8/261:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$658
Thu 8/293:02 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops24h 43mBritish Airways
Sat 9/77:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops21h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$989
Sat 8/176:12 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops34h 58mBritish Airways
Wed 8/2112:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,412
Sun 7/76:11 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 39mBritish Airways
Thu 7/117:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops17h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,632
Tue 10/83:41 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 54mBritish Airways
Thu 10/241:10 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops15h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$3,300

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Lucerne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Lucerne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Lucerne. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 8/1911:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/269:50 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$671
Mon 8/198:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/2611:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$675
Sat 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop31h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$681
Sat 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$687
Mon 8/198:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/269:25 amZRH - DSM
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$751
Mon 8/199:06 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/269:50 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$755
Sun 10/138:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/2611:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$810
Sat 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop31h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/161:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$826
Sat 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$956

Cheap Des Moines to Lucerne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Lucerne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Lucerne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 6/218:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops39h 10mAir Canada
Fri 7/1212:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops39h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,325
Fri 6/2111:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/129:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,346
Fri 6/218:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/123:30 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,506
Fri 6/218:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/121:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,526
Fri 6/2111:30 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Fri 7/123:30 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops25h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$2,070

Des Moines to Lucerne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Lucerne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Lucerne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 11/292:09 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/710:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$627
Sat 9/74:04 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops34h 36mBritish Airways
Mon 9/169:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$641
Sun 10/136:13 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/267:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$643
Mon 8/196:12 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops21h 18mBritish Airways
Mon 8/261:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$658
Fri 11/2911:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/75:15 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$670
Mon 8/1911:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/269:50 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$671
Mon 8/198:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/2611:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$675
Mon 8/198:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/269:25 amZRH - DSM
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$751
Mon 8/199:06 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/269:50 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$755

One-way flights to Lucerne from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Lucerne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Des Moines to Lucerne can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Des Moines to Lucerne should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Wed 7/177:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$516
Tue 7/165:48 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$517
Tue 7/165:48 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$523
Wed 7/1012:32 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$530
Sun 7/148:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$532
Sun 7/144:02 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops21h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$533
Sat 7/133:39 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$544
Wed 7/1011:20 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$612
Sat 7/134:40 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$614

Find flights from Des Moines to Lucerne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Lucerne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$641 - $1,106

Route

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Return

Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

2 stops34h 36m

Zurich

Mon 9/16

2 stops31h 09m

$641

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

2 stops39h 05m

Zurich

Mon 9/16

2 stops33h 18m

$642

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 10/13

2 stops19h 02m

Zurich

Sat 10/26

2 stops21h 19m

$643

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/19

2 stops21h 18m

Zurich

Mon 8/26

2 stops35h 16m

$658

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/19

1 stop13h 15m

Zurich

Mon 8/26

1 stop18h 52m

$671

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/19

2 stops17h 05m

Zurich

Mon 8/26

2 stops16h 47m

$675

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

1 stop31h 51m

Zurich

Mon 9/16

2 stops16h 47m

$681

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 10/13

3 stops17h 10m

Zurich

Sat 10/26

2 stops16h 07m

$871

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 10/13

3 stops17h 10m

Zurich

Sat 10/26

3 stops21h 42m

$1,106

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Deals found on 5/29

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Lucerne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Lucerne flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Lucerne

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Temperature and rainfall in Lucerne by month

Plan your trip to Lucerne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ZRH

Temperature

32 - 66.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lucerne. Reviews last updated May 30, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Lucerne, such as British Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,004 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,765 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Lucerne?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lucerne from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lucerne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Lucerne from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Lucerne for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Lucerne for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $641, but on average you can expect to pay $832.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Lucerne one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $516. United Airlines flights start at $532 while deals on Air Canada start at $930 one-way.

  • What does DSM to ZRH mean?

    DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while ZRH stands for Zurich Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), Mulhouse EuroAirport (MLH), Belp Airport (BRN), Lugano Airport (LUG), Thal St Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Lucerne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Lucerne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Lucerne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Lucerne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Lucerne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Lucerne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Lucerne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Lucerne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Lucerne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Lucerne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Lucerne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Lucerne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Lucerne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Lucerne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Lucerne flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Lucerne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Lucerne?

    The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Lucerne are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Lucerne?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lucerne (average of $646). Flying from Des Moines to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,346). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Lucerne

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