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$584+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 January 16, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$584
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November

Average price

$621
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/268:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 15mAir Canada
Tue 2/412:45 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$584
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 1/263:28 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/41:00 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops39h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$591
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 1/263:28 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/412:45 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$615
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 3/16:30 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Fri 3/141:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops26h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/16$662
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/23:15 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 40mLufthansa
Sun 3/91:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 28mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$676
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 3/112:15 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/810:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$712
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 3/111:30 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops25h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 3/86:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops22h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/15$793
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 5/2110:15 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 20mKLM
Sun 5/257:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 40mKLM
Deal found 1/15$1,074
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 5/286:04 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops21h 31mAer Lingus
Mon 6/98:50 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 09mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/16$1,214

Find flights from Des Moines to Zurich within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Zurich 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 January 16, 2025.

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Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 1/26

8:00 am-6:15 am

2 stops15h 15m

Zurich

Tue 2/4

12:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

$584

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 2/16

8:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop19h 45m

Zurich

Tue 2/25

1:00 pm-10:33 am

2 stops28h 33m

$591

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 1/26

3:28 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops18h 17m

Zurich

Tue 2/4

12:45 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops16h 07m

$615

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

6:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops21h 00m

Zurich

Thu 3/13

1:30 pm-10:41 am

2 stops27h 11m

$662

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

3:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop33h 40m

Zurich

Sun 3/9

1:10 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$676

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

11:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Zurich

Sat 3/8

6:55 am-10:31 pm

3 stops22h 36m

$798

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

6:04 am-10:35 am

2 stops21h 31m

Zurich

Mon 6/9

8:50 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,214

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 5/29

6:04 am-8:50 am

2 stops19h 46m

Zurich

Sun 6/8

7:45 am-8:32 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$1,330

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

10:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops15h 20m

Zurich

Sun 6/8

7:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$1,424

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 5/27

4:22 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops19h 38m

Zurich

Fri 6/6

11:50 am-9:38 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$2,165

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Zurich in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich

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

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

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

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

Rainfall in Zurich by month

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

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

Temperature in Zurich by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,308 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Zurich round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($584), United Airlines ($591), and Delta ($662) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich. Air Canada is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Zurich. 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$577Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$594Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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