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$625+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Switzerland

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$729
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$709
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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 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 11/2311:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/51:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$625
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 11/238:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 25mAir Canada
Fri 12/51:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$632
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 11/1610:55 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 35mDelta
Tue 12/21:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops26h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/22$646
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 11/238:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/51:20 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$655
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:00 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops22h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 9/106:40 amBSL - DSM
2 stops17h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$729
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:04 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 01mKLM
Fri 11/289:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Deal found 4/22$770
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/164:26 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 04mBritish Airways
Sat 11/296:40 amZRH - DSM
2 stops20h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$809
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/88:07 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1411:00 amGVA - DSM
2 stops17h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$843
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/87:11 amDSM - GVA
1 stop20h 34mDelta
Wed 5/1412:45 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops16h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/23$844
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1612:46 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 34mAer Lingus
Fri 11/2811:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops38h 02mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/22$863
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/88:07 amDSM - GVA
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/147:15 amGVA - DSM
3 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$872
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:51 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 19mLufthansa
Tue 10/77:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$897

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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 24, 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

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

2:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/10

6:40 am-5:39 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$729

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 8/22

8:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops15h 10m

Zurich

Fri 8/29

12:40 pm-10:39 am

2 stops28h 59m

$744

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 8/22

8:00 am-6:10 am

1 stop15h 10m

Zurich

Fri 8/29

1:25 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$760

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 9/24

11:35 am-10:50 am

2 stops16h 15m

Zurich

Tue 10/7

12:40 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$769

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 8/22

6:20 am-10:35 am

2 stops21h 15m

Zurich

Fri 8/29

10:10 am-10:22 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$771

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

8:07 am-7:30 am

2 stops16h 23m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/14

11:00 am-9:52 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$843

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

7:11 am-10:45 am

1 stop20h 34m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/14

12:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$844

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

8:07 am-9:55 am

2 stops18h 48m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/14

7:15 am-5:50 pm

3 stops17h 35m

$872

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 9/24

6:09 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops13h 56m

Zurich

Sun 10/5

7:45 am-5:39 pm

2 stops16h 54m

$881

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

6:51 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Zurich

Tue 10/7

7:15 am-5:14 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$897

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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 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair 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
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,272 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,685 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
1,344 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 - 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.

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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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$577Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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