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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lucerne, Switzerland from $650

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/29. 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.
DSM — ZRH
may. 21 — may. 281
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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 mayo 16, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,453

Round-trip from

$647
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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 $1,006 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 62% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Lucerne (DSM - 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 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated mayo 16, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Lucerne. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
sáb. 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/162:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$943
sáb. 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/161:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$972
sáb. 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$983
sáb. 7/136:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
mié. 7/315:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,028
mar. 8/66:05 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/1111:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,118
sáb. 7/138:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mUnited Airlines
mié. 7/3111:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,178
sáb. 7/138:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
mié. 7/319:25 amZRH - DSM
1 stop31h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,182
lun. 6/106:41 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 09mUnited Airlines
sáb. 6/228:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,287
mar. 8/611:21 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 29mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/119:50 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,339

Cheap Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Lucerne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated mayo 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Air Canada flights traveling from Des Moines to Lucerne. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
sáb. 9/76:00 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 10mAir Canada
lun. 9/162:40 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops26h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 5/15$1,861
sáb. 7/1311:21 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 14mAir Canada
mié. 7/312:40 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops26h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 5/15$2,094
mar. 8/68:00 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops19h 20mAir Canada
dom. 8/117:05 amZRH - DSM
3 stops21h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 5/16$4,218

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 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on mayo 16, 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.
mar. 6/118:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/251:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,165
dom. 6/98:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/251:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,176
mié. 6/126:13 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops21h 32mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/2711:45 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,177
mar. 6/118:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/2511:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,180
mié. 6/128:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/259:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,182
dom. 6/98:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/259:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,188
dom. 6/98:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
jue. 6/279:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,196
dom. 6/98:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/267:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops21h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,198
mar. 6/118:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 20mUnited Airlines
jue. 6/279:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,201

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated mayo 16, 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.
vie. 11/293:15 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/31:05 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$650
vie. 11/298:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/31:05 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$654
vie. 11/293:15 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/31:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$666
vie. 11/298:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/31:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$670
sáb. 9/76:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/1610:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$912
sáb. 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop31h 51mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/163:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$925
sáb. 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$933
sáb. 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/162:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$943
sáb. 9/76:30 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 25mAmerican Airlines
lun. 9/168:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops24h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$945

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated mayo 16, 2024.

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$943 - $1,861

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Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/7

1 stop30h 00m

Zurich

lun. 9/16

2 stops33h 20m

$943

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/7

2 stops19h 25m

Zurich

lun. 9/16

2 stops24h 32m

$945

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/7

1 stop28h 25m

Zurich

lun. 9/16

1 stop15h 32m

$972

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/7

2 stops30h 20m

Zurich

lun. 9/16

3 stops33h 12m

$983

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 7/13

2 stops17h 10m

Zurich

mié. 7/31

2 stops27h 39m

$1,028

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

lun. 6/10

2 stops15h 24m

Zurich

sáb. 6/22

2 stops34h 12m

$1,285

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

lun. 6/10

3 stops29h 20m

Zurich

sáb. 6/22

3 stops47h 20m

$1,391

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

lun. 6/10

2 stops20h 55m

Zurich

sáb. 6/22

3 stops47h 20m

$1,453

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/7

3 stops17h 10m

Zurich

lun. 9/16

3 stops26h 53m

$1,861

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Deals found on 5/15

When is the cheapest time 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 12, 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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Average price of flights to Lucerne by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Lucerne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Lucerne is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,207. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lucerne (average of $647). Flying from Des Moines to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,369). 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.

January

$669

February

$677

March

$767

April

$774

May

$851

June

$1,369

July

$1,224

August

$963

September

$922

October

$759

November

$654

December

$647

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 mayo 16, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Lucerne, such as 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.
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,947 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

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 $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Lucerne for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $943, but on average you can expect to pay $1,467.

  • 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 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.

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  • 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.

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    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 5/16.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Lucerne

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