Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Switzerland from $677

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 12/6. 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 — ZRH
May 9 — May 161

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Switzerland from Des Moines average $1,006. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,006, as users have found deals to Switzerland from as low as $608. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Switzerland from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 62%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Switzerland (DSM - CH)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Switzerland as you normally would.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Switzerland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Switzerland. 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Des Moines to Switzerland. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 9/236:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/611:45 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$717
Mon 9/233:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/711:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$737
Mon 9/233:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/310:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$768
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 9/233:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/29:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$787
Mon 9/236:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/21:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$818
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
Sat 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/163:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$875
Sat 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/163:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$882

Cheap British Airways flights from Des Moines to Switzerland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Des Moines and Switzerland. 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest British Airways flights traveling from Des Moines to Switzerland. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 9/232:56 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 19mBritish Airways
Fri 2/710:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$743
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 9/232:56 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 19mBritish Airways
Sun 2/210:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$793

Cheap Des Moines to Switzerland flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Switzerland specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Switzerland in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
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 5/318:00 amDSM - BSL
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/76:40 amBSL - DSM
2 stops22h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,276
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 6/293:41 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops34h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/89:25 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops33h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,295
Fri 5/3110:40 amDSM - BSL
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/76:30 amBSL - DSM
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,387
Sat 6/298:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/811:00 amGVA - DSM
3 stops34h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,389
Fri 5/316:41 pmDSM - BSL
3 stops20h 19mLufthansa
Fri 6/76:40 amBSL - DSM
2 stops22h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 5/3$1,425
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

Des Moines to Switzerland 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Switzerland in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Switzerland in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 12/68:00 amDSM - BSL
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1310:55 amBSL - DSM
2 stops16h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$677
Fri 11/293:15 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/31:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$705
Fri 11/293:15 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/31:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$706
Fri 11/293:15 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/310:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$710
Fri 12/65:35 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 10mDelta
Fri 12/136:45 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/4$712
Mon 9/236:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/611:45 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$717
Mon 9/238:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/51:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$723
Fri 11/293:00 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops20h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/36:45 amBSL - DSM
2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$726
Mon 9/233:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/711:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$737

One-way flights to Switzerland from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Switzerland. 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Switzerland can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Des Moines, there is a search form available above.
Wed 6/196:54 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops32h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,029
Tue 6/189:54 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,030
Tue 6/188:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,032
Tue 6/1811:30 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/4$1,282
Wed 6/193:10 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops18h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 5/4$1,430
Wed 6/193:10 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops18h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 5/4$5,229

Find flights from Des Moines to Switzerland within your budget

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$717 - $1,425

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

1 stop33h 05m

Zurich

Thu 2/6

2 stops16h 06m

$717

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

2 stops17h 15m

Zurich

Wed 2/5

2 stops34h 38m

$723

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

1 stop12h 31m

Zurich

Fri 2/7

2 stops16h 17m

$737

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 9/23

2 stops14h 19m

Zurich

Fri 2/7

2 stops18h 30m

$743

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 stops15h 27m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 2/3

2 stops31h 05m

$789

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

Des MoinesBasel EuroAirport Swiss

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Fri 5/31

3 stops20h 19m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 6/7

2 stops22h 04m

$1,425

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Deals found on 5/3

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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 May 4, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, British Airways and Air Canada 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.
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

7.0
Good
6,904 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

7.0
Good
7,730 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

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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.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Switzerland for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $717, but on average you can expect to pay $806.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Switzerland are American Airlines ($1,029), United Airlines ($1,032), and Air Canada ($1,282).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Switzerland?

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

  • What does DSM to ZRH mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Zurich Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to ZRH flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Airport (GVA), Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), Mulhouse EuroAirport (MLH), Belp Airport (BRN), Lugano Airport (LUG).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Switzerland flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Switzerland with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Switzerland flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Switzerland 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 Switzerland?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Switzerland flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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

    The Des Moines to Switzerland flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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