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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lausanne, Switzerland from $297

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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — GVA
May 9 — May 161
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lausanne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Lausanne (LS9). 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 May 4, 2024.

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October

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April

Average price

$720

Round-trip from

$612
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Lausanne?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Lausanne. Flights to Lausanne from Des Moines in April are about $1,103 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $577.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Lausanne (DSM - LS9)?

When flying from Des Moines to Lausanne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Lausanne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Des Moines and Lausanne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Air Canada flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Lausanne. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 9/236:45 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Wed 2/512:20 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops35h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$744
Mon 9/238:00 amDSM - GVA
3 stops17h 35mAir Canada
Wed 2/57:05 amGVA - DSM
3 stops20h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,163
Fri 5/3111:30 amDSM - GVA
3 stops15h 35mAir Canada
Fri 6/77:25 amGVA - DSM
3 stops21h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,524
Sat 6/2911:21 amDSM - GVA
3 stops15h 44mAir Canada
Mon 7/86:55 amGVA - DSM
3 stops21h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$2,632
Sat 6/298:00 amDSM - GVA
3 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Mon 7/86:55 amGVA - DSM
3 stops21h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$3,209

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Lausanne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Lausanne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from Des Moines and landing in Lausanne. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 9/235:11 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/411:40 amGVA - DSM
2 stops16h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$777
Mon 9/238:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/87:40 amGVA - DSM
2 stops20h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$831
Fri 5/318:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/711:00 amGVA - DSM
2 stops30h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,046
Fri 9/278:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/112:15 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops29h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,269
Sat 6/292:59 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops33h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/811:00 amGVA - DSM
3 stops34h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,484

Cheap Des Moines to Lausanne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Lausanne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Des Moines to Lausanne in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 5/318:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/711:00 amGVA - DSM
2 stops30h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,046
Sat 6/293:41 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops34h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/89:25 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops33h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,294
Sat 6/294:00 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops14h 50mDelta
Mon 7/87:20 amGVA - DSM
2 stops20h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,439
Sat 6/292:59 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops33h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/811:00 amGVA - DSM
3 stops34h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,484
Fri 5/3111:30 amDSM - GVA
3 stops15h 35mAir Canada
Fri 6/77:25 amGVA - DSM
3 stops21h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,524
Fri 5/3111:30 amDSM - GVA
3 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/712:15 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops16h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,611
Sat 6/298:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/86:55 amGVA - DSM
3 stops21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,025
Sat 6/2911:21 amDSM - GVA
3 stops15h 44mAir Canada
Mon 7/86:55 amGVA - DSM
3 stops21h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$2,632
Sat 6/298:00 amDSM - GVA
3 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Mon 7/86:55 amGVA - DSM
3 stops21h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$3,209

Des Moines to Lausanne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Lausanne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Des Moines to Lausanne in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 9/236:45 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Wed 2/512:20 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops35h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$744
Mon 9/235:11 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/411:40 amGVA - DSM
2 stops16h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$777
Mon 9/236:13 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops15h 27mBritish Airways
Mon 2/39:40 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$789
Mon 9/238:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/87:40 amGVA - DSM
2 stops20h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$831
Mon 9/238:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/47:05 amGVA - DSM
3 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$863
Mon 9/238:00 amDSM - GVA
3 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/512:20 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$895
Mon 9/238:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/27:05 amGVA - DSM
3 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$919
Fri 5/318:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/711:00 amGVA - DSM
2 stops30h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,046
Mon 9/2311:30 amDSM - GVA
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/67:05 amGVA - DSM
3 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,155

One-way flights to Lausanne from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Lausanne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Des Moines to Lausanne can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Des Moines, there is a search form available above.
Mon 9/237:30 amDSM - GVA
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$297
Mon 9/237:30 amDSM - GVA
3 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$355
Mon 9/237:30 amDSM - GVA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$366
Mon 9/237:30 amDSM - GVA
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$415
Fri 9/207:30 amDSM - GVA
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$476
Fri 9/207:30 amDSM - GVA
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$660
Mon 9/236:45 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/3$781
Mon 9/2312:45 pmDSM - GVA
1 stop15h 00mKLM
Deal found 5/3$896

Find flights from Des Moines to Lausanne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Lausanne 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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

2 stops32h 05m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/5

2 stops35h 43m

$744

Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

2 stops16h 54m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 2/4

2 stops16h 11m

$777

Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

2 stops15h 27m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 2/3

2 stops31h 05m

$789

Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

2 stops16h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 2/8

2 stops20h 11m

$831

Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

2 stops18h 50m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 2/4

3 stops20h 46m

$863

Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

3 stops17h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/5

2 stops29h 00m

$895

Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

2 stops18h 50m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 2/2

3 stops20h 46m

$919

Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Fri 9/27

2 stops19h 46m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 10/1

2 stops16h 39m

$1,282

Des MoinesGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Sat 6/29

2 stops34h 34m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 7/8

2 stops33h 12m

$1,294

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Lausanne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Lausanne. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Lausanne flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Lausanne by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Lausanne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Lausanne is currently $531 while a round-trip flight costs $933. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lausanne (average of $612). Flying from Des Moines to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,306). 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.

January

$687

February

$699

March

$802

April

$758

May

$824

June

$1,306

July

$1,167

August

$973

September

$781

October

$777

November

$612

December

$633

Temperature and rainfall in Lausanne by month

Plan your trip to Lausanne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

GVA

Temperature

35.6 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Lausanne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lausanne. 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 Lausanne. Reviews last updated May 4, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Lausanne have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,848 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,848 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,848 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,604 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,848 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,134 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,848 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,755 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,848 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,899 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,848 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Lausanne?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lausanne from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lausanne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Lausanne from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Lausanne for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Lausanne for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $744, but on average you can expect to pay $1,347.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Lausanne?

    The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Lausanne are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does DSM to GVA mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Airport (GVA). Codes like Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), Mulhouse EuroAirport (MLH), Belp Airport (BRN).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Lausanne that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Lausanne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Lausanne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Lausanne?

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  • How recently were the Des Moines to Lausanne flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Lausanne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/3.

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