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$598+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$726
(United)

One-way from

$598
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$814
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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 February 20, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/208:10 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/271:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops34h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$726
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/38:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Tue 4/811:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$771
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/38:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/81:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$773
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 8/262:39 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/311:45 amZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$940
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/15:50 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops45h 30mAer Lingus
Sat 3/811:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 01mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/20$978
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 6/35:45 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Wed 6/1810:10 amZRH - DSM
1 stop19h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,128
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/253:23 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 17mBritish Airways
Sat 8/27:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops17h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,160
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 7/2611:23 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops25h 42mLufthansa
Fri 8/17:15 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops33h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,328
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 8/222:14 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops19h 31mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 8/297:00 amZRH - DSM
3 stops22h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,754
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3011:53 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops24h 07mIberia
Tue 6/177:30 amZRH - DSM
2 stops17h 29mIberia
Deal found 2/20$4,051

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 February 20, 2025.

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

8:10 am-7:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Zurich

Thu 3/27

1:20 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$726

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

8:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops17h 05m

Zurich

Tue 4/8

11:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$771

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

8:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops17h 05m

Zurich

Tue 4/8

1:05 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$773

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

5:50 am-10:20 am

2 stops45h 30m

Zurich

Sat 3/8

11:00 am-10:01 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$978

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

6:50 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops14h 20m

Zurich

Sun 3/2

8:15 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$1,762

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

11:54 am-8:50 am

2 stops13h 56m

$598

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

7:45 am-6:10 am

1 stop15h 25m

$658

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

3:34 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops17h 56m

$762

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Deals found on 2/19

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 $1,304). 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Zurich, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, American Airlines and Aer Lingus. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,070 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,984 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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, United Airlines ($726), Air Canada ($771), and Aer Lingus ($978) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich. United Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $598. Users have also found prices from $658 and $762 on United Airlines and Air Canada, respectively.

  • 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 $1,304). 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 Zurich

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