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$560+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — DSM
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 febrero 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$6,472
(Delta)

One-way from

$560
(Kiwi.com)
From Zurich to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/49:50 amZRH - DSM
2 stops33h 44mUnited Airlines
vie. 10/173:15 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$751
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/411:45 amZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 52mAmerican Airlines
vie. 10/172:00 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$954
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/277:05 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops30h 26mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/912:48 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,386
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/47:00 amZRH - DSM
3 stops22h 22mScandinavian Airlines
vie. 10/172:14 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops25h 11mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,705
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/271:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 46mAir Canada
jue. 10/98:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$2,867
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2710:10 amZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 28mDelta
jue. 10/911:04 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop14h 01mDelta
Deal found 2/19$3,175

Find flights from Zurich to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Des Moines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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Zurich

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Des Moines

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Return

Price

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

dom. 4/27

10:10 am-10:47 pm

1 stop19h 37m

Des Moines

mié. 4/30

5:45 am-10:35 am

2 stops21h 50m

$6,472

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

dom. 4/27

7:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops16h 38m

Des Moines

mié. 4/30

11:27 am-10:25 am

2 stops15h 58m

$6,499

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

dom. 4/27

9:50 am-6:06 pm

1 stop15h 16m

Des Moines

mié. 4/30

11:38 am-7:45 am

1 stop13h 07m

$7,092

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

dom. 4/27

7:00 am-10:47 pm

3 stops22h 47m

Des Moines

mié. 4/30

11:27 am-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 18m

$8,062

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

lun. 4/14

8:50 pm-4:38 pm

3 stops50h 48m

$560

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

mar. 4/15

9:50 am-9:52 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$698

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Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to Des Moines

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Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,325 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,986 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Des Moines round-trip?

    Delta, at $6,472, was found to be the cheapest airline from Zurich to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Zurich to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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