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$474+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lucerne, Switzerland

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
mar. 15 — mar. 221
sáb. 3/15
sáb. 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$547
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$474
(Air Canada)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$807
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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 marzo 10, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/2311:38 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 42mAir Canada
mié. 4/3012:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops40h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 3/9$547
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/238:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/301:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
mié. 4/2311:38 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 12mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/301:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops39h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/9$593
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/2311:38 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 12mLufthansa
mié. 4/3010:10 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 3/9$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
vie. 8/226:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
vie. 8/2911:45 amZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/10$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
jue. 4/2411:59 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 26mDelta
jue. 5/11:35 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/9$692
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/26:14 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops56h 21mBritish Airways
sáb. 5/107:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops17h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/8$764
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
vie. 8/222:14 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops20h 26mScandinavian Airlines
vie. 8/297:00 amZRH - DSM
3 stops22h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,051

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 10, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Lucerne

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Return

Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mié. 4/23

11:38 am-10:20 am

2 stops15h 42m

Zurich

mié. 4/30

12:40 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops40h 12m

$547

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mié. 4/23

8:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops17h 05m

Zurich

mié. 4/30

1:05 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$586

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mié. 4/23

11:38 am-10:50 am

1 stop16h 12m

Zurich

mié. 4/30

1:25 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$593

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mié. 4/23

11:38 am-10:50 am

1 stop16h 12m

Zurich

mié. 4/30

10:10 am-9:52 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$601

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

jue. 4/24

11:59 am-10:25 am

2 stops15h 26m

Zurich

jue. 5/1

1:35 pm-10:41 am

2 stops28h 06m

$692

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

vie. 5/2

6:14 pm-9:35 am

2 stops56h 21m

Zurich

sáb. 5/10

7:15 am-5:43 pm

2 stops17h 28m

$764

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

dom. 6/1

2:20 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Zurich

dom. 6/8

7:30 am-5:31 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$948

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

dom. 6/1

2:15 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops25h 10m

Zurich

dom. 6/8

7:00 am-10:22 pm

3 stops22h 22m

$2,048

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mié. 4/23

8:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops15h 10m

$474

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mié. 4/23

8:00 am-7:45 am

1 stop16h 45m

$479

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Lucerne

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Lucerne

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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 $1,296). 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 marzo 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Lucerne, such as Delta, United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,631 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,319 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,870 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

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 1 airline.

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  • 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 $1,296). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Lucerne

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United AirlinesCheapest$577Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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