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$648+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland

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Round-trip from

$773
(Delta)

One-way from

$648
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$686
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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 April 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 8/127:25 amDSM - GVA
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Sun 8/2412:45 pmGVA - DSM
1 stop33h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/2$773
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/222:14 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops36h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 8/2910:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 02mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$782
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:50 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/2312:40 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops30h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$783
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 5/147:11 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop20h 24mDelta
Fri 5/2310:10 amZRH - DSM
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/31$789
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 8/1211:25 amDSM - GVA
2 stops15h 30mAir Canada
Mon 8/2512:40 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops30h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 4/2$793
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 8/128:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/246:10 amGVA - DSM
2 stops14h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$794
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/196:45 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2712:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops36h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$803
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/156:45 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/221:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$825
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 8/226:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2911:45 amZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$839
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1611:26 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 54mAir Canada
Fri 5/2312:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops33h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$850
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/161:07 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops13h 28mKLM
Fri 5/2310:15 amBSL - DSM
2 stops17h 51mKLM
Deal found 4/1$867
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:13 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops21h 32mBritish Airways
Mon 5/269:45 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$868

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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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Switzerland

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Return

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Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

7:25 am-10:45 am

1 stop20h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 8/24

12:45 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop33h 22m

$773

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

6:50 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 8/23

12:40 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$783

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

7:11 am-10:35 am

1 stop20h 24m

Zurich

Fri 5/23

10:10 am-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$789

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

11:25 am-9:55 am

2 stops15h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 8/25

12:40 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$793

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

8:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops16h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 8/24

6:10 am-1:56 pm

2 stops14h 46m

$794

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

6:45 pm-11:35 am

2 stops33h 50m

Zurich

Tue 5/27

12:40 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$803

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 5/15

6:45 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Zurich

Thu 5/22

1:25 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$825

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

11:26 am-10:20 am

2 stops15h 54m

Zurich

Fri 5/23

12:40 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$850

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

1:07 pm-9:35 am

2 stops13h 28m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 5/23

10:15 am-9:06 pm

2 stops17h 51m

$867

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 5/15

6:13 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 32m

Zurich

Mon 5/26

9:45 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops32h 54m

$868

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Switzerland

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 $1,274). 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 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 April 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and United 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
7,897 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,616 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
1,328 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,897 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 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 most popular routes from Des Moines to Switzerland?

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

  • 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?

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  • 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 $1,274). 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 Switzerland

Discover the top airline 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$577Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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