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$532 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Zurich

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Zurich, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Zurich (DSM-ZRH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:11 pm - 6:55 pmDSM-ZRH
17h 44m2 stops
10:05 am - 10:13 pmZRH-DSM
19h 08m2 stops
$609British Airways
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ter, set 3 - sex, set 13
3:15 pm - 10:45 amDSM-ZRH
12h 30m1 stop
1:10 pm - 9:45 pmZRH-DSM
15h 35m1 stop
$626United Airlines
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sex, nov 29 - sáb, dez 7
8:00 am - 10:25 amDSM-ZRH
19h 25m2 stops
2:45 pm - 10:34 amZRH-DSM
26h 49m3 stops
sex, nov 29 - sáb, dez 7
11:21 am - 10:00 amDSM-ZRH
15h 39m2 stops
7:15 am - 9:29 pmZRH-DSM
21h 14m2 stops
$949Lufthansa
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sex, jul 5 - qui, jul 18
11:21 am - 10:00 amDSM-ZRH
15h 39m2 stops
7:15 am - 9:29 pmZRH-DSM
21h 14m2 stops
$955Lufthansa
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sex, jul 5 - qui, jul 18
8:00 am - 10:20 amDSM-ZRH
19h 20m2 stops
3:30 pm - 10:33 amZRH-DSM
26h 03m3 stops
$1,087
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sex, ago 16 - ter, ago 27
11:30 am - 11:35 amDSM-ZRH
17h 05m3 stops
2:40 pm - 10:33 amZRH-DSM
26h 53m3 stops
$1,095Air Canada
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ter, set 3 - sex, set 13
11:52 am - 10:25 amDSM-ZRH
15h 33m2 stops
7:00 am - 8:30 pmZRH-DSM
20h 30m2 stops
$1,109Delta
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ter, jul 9 - ter, jul 16
3:15 pm - 4:45 pmDSM-ZRH
18h 30m3 stops
3:30 pm - 10:34 amZRH-DSM
26h 04m3 stops
$1,145Air Canada
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sex, nov 29 - sáb, dez 7
6:35 am - 8:35 amDSM-ZRH
19h 00m2 stops
10:10 am - 5:39 pmZRH-DSM
14h 29m1 stop
$2,403Delta
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ter, jul 9 - ter, jul 16

Flights from Des Moines to Zurich - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Zurich is February, where tickets cost $608 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets is $1,636 and $1,453 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Zurich?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Des Moines to Zurich found on KAYAK was with United Airlines for $532. British Airways proposed a round-trip connection from $609 and United Airlines from $626.

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Low season

February

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$532
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Zurich

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Zurich was $532 for a one-way ticket and $609 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Zurich?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Zurich?

    Des Moines airport is called Des Moines and the only airport in Zurich is Zurich.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Zurich?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Zurich?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Zurich, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Zurich, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Zurich are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,200 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $704 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ZRH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Zurich? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
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It was very cold because the air conditioner was on high power, and my son got sick.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2024ORD - SEA
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It was very cold because the air conditioner was on high power, and my son got sick.

3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Lady was a bit rude during boarding and I was being nice to her.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

Seats are weirdly bent, I felt hunched the entire time.

Nothing exceptional. No drink of any type, even in first class was provided for the hour and half trip.

Paid for premium economy had no tv the whole time the crew tried to reset/reboot but would not work they said they would put a trouble ticket in for it. We had 3 seats my tv was the only one that didn't work. They cancelled our flight re worked us on another that left us at airport over night on the floor I have a ten year old and a 78 diabetic mother which also had shingles and suffers from nerve pain in legs and back. Requested wheelchair service at all airports after the re route NO wheelchair service was there to help. WORST experience we have ever had. Went to American airlines assistance it was closed. I AM FURIOUS!!! I expect some sort of compensation from this traumatic experience and no need for flying points we don't plan on using American airlines again!!!!

This is by far the worst experience I have had with American Airlines. The start of this trip was a complete disaster. I purposely planned my trip so that I would weather any delays so that I could make very important meeting at the Pentagon. My flight was cancelled because of maintenance and I was put on the first flight the next day but I was late to the meeting. After a long week at the Pentagon I just wanted to go home and my flight home which was early in the day was delayed. Eventually the flight was delayed until the next day. I was not authorized a hotel room because DCA was my point of origin. So I paid for a hotel out of pocket. The flight this morning was boarded then deplaned because the aircraft was hot. The flow of information was not happening in DCA and made it worse when the news was bad. I am going to take a break from American for my next few military flights. Hopefully whatever has been going on with American Airlines will be resolved.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Information when booking said the flight would be with American Airlines but the flight was actualy with British Airways. Check in from Orlando was nice and quick. I agreed to put my cabin case in the checked luggage as it was a full flight. Case came back damaged (unable to put the handle down) so will have to dispose of it. Seats were quite cramped with very little leg room, even for economy. This was the experience of both the outgoing and return flight. Cabin crew were ok and flight time was punctual.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Zurich found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/4qua
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 05mDSM-ZRH
$532
9/3ter
2 stopsAir France
14h 05mDSM-ZRH
$534
9/3ter
1 stopUnited Airlines
33h 26mDSM-ZRH
$544
9/5qui
3 stops
42h 35mDSM-ZRH
$575
9/5qui
2 stopsAir France
16h 14mDSM-ZRH
$594
9/5qui
1 stopDelta
30h 36mDSM-ZRH
$606
9/4qua
3 stops
40h 00mDSM-ZRH
$638
9/4qua
1 stopDelta
19h 15mDSM-ZRH
$1,357

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Des Moines - Zurich Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

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