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$479+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Switzerland (CH0). 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 23, 2024.

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$611
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One-way from

$479
(Flightnetwork)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2024.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/226:40 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/301:00 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$2,302
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/226:40 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops28h 35mAir Canada
Mon 12/3011:20 amZRH - DSM
3 stops17h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 12/22$2,315
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/241:15 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Sun 12/296:05 amBSL - DSM
2 stops22h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/21$2,317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/245:50 amDSM - GVA
2 stops19h 35mDelta
Sun 12/297:10 amGVA - DSM
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/22$2,337
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/248:00 amDSM - GVA
3 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2912:20 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$2,496
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/241:58 pmDSM - BSL
3 stops18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/296:35 amBSL - DSM
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,605
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/226:40 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/301:00 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops39h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$2,689
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2411:29 amDSM - BSL
3 stops18h 56mAir Canada
Sun 12/2910:50 amBSL - DSM
3 stops18h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 12/21$2,744

Find flights from Des Moines to Switzerland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Switzerland 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 December 23, 2024.

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Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-7:25 am

2 stops16h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/12

9:15 am-9:52 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$611

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 MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

9:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops41h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/12

12:20 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops40h 03m

$614

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 MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

6:45 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 2/12

7:10 am-5:54 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$636

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-7:25 am

2 stops16h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/12

12:20 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops16h 32m

$644

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-8:25 am

3 stops17h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/12

12:20 pm-10:33 am

2 stops29h 13m

$647

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

12:15 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 2/12

10:15 am-11:31 am

3 stops32h 16m

$662

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

11:35 am-1:10 pm

3 stops18h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 2/12

7:10 am-9:52 pm

3 stops21h 42m

$679

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Switzerland from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Switzerland

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Switzerland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Switzerland as you normally would.

Rainfall in Switzerland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Switzerland 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 Switzerland when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Switzerland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Switzerland, 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 Switzerland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. Reviews last updated December 23, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Switzerland have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,022 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,309 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 Switzerland. 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 Switzerland?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Switzerland from Des Moines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Switzerland are British Airways ($479), United Airlines ($487), and Air Canada ($502).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Switzerland?

    The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Switzerland are Des Moines - Zurich, Des Moines - Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Des Moines - Geneva Geneve-Cointrin.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland 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 Switzerland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland 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 Switzerland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Switzerland. 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 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$584Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$594Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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