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$479+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lucerne, Switzerland

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DSM — ZRH
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$613
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$479
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,636
From Des Moines to Lucerne
One-way flight from Des Moines to Lucerne
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/246:26 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops22h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2610:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:35 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/269:25 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,348
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2211:29 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops39h 56mAir Canada
Mon 12/3012:45 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops40h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 12/21$2,389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/241:45 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/261:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,548

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Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

11:35 am-8:40 am

2 stops14h 05m

Zurich

Wed 2/12

11:45 am-9:52 pm

2 stops17h 07m

$613

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops16h 40m

Zurich

Wed 2/12

1:10 pm-10:33 am

1 stop28h 23m

$615

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop19h 45m

Zurich

Wed 2/12

1:20 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops39h 03m

$620

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

11:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Zurich

Sat 3/8

10:25 am-10:31 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$715

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

7:08 am-8:55 am

2 stops18h 47m

Zurich

Wed 6/18

11:45 am-10:35 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$1,461

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

11:04 am-7:55 am

1 stop13h 51m

Zurich

Wed 6/18

10:10 am-10:22 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$1,577

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 5/27

4:22 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops19h 38m

Zurich

Fri 6/6

7:30 am-5:59 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$2,168

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

12:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$479

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

$487

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-10:25 am

3 stops19h 25m

$4,748

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Deals found on 12/22

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Lucerne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Lucerne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $637). Flying from Des Moines to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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.

Rainfall in Lucerne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lucerne ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lucerne when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Lucerne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lucerne, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 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 December 22, 2024.
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.3
Good
1,314 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.0
Good
8,413 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Lucerne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 2 different airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $479. United Airlines flights start at $487 while deals on Air Canada start at $4,748 one-way.

  • 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.

  • 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 $637). Flying from Des Moines to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Lucerne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Lucerne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$584Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$594Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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