Switzerland

$396+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Switzerland

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/73:15 pm
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops13h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 12/1011:20 am
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops20h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$787
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1711:30 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 11/201:20 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops33h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$826
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/163:15 pm
DSM
-
BSL
2 stops17h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 11/199:50 am
BSL
-
DSM
2 stops21h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$839
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/35:00 am
DSM
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 12/101:20 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops31h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$879
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/288:00 am
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops18h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 8/119:20 am
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops32h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$914
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:52 pm
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops12h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/117:15 am
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops16h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$919
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Wed 8/198:00 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/2612:40 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:23 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops20h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 8/141:25 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops35h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$929
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:00 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 8/1912:40 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops42h 04m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/4$931
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 11/13:15 pm
DSM
-
BSL
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/301:10 pm
BSL
-
DSM
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$932
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Wed 8/128:00 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/211:25 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops29h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$933
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:35 am
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1111:00 am
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops30h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$969

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Switzerland flight deals. Data was last updated June 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$826
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$396
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February
From Des Moines to Switzerland
One-way flight from Des Moines to Switzerland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 11/17

3:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Zurich

Fri 11/20

1:20 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$826

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

6:15 am-9:10 am

3 stops19h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 11/19

9:50 am-11:01 pm

2 stops20h 11m

$839

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

11:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop13h 25m

Zurich

Thu 12/10

1:20 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$879

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

8:00 am-9:55 am

2 stops18h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/11

11:00 am-10:52 am

2 stops30h 52m

$914
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

5:52 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops12h 58m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/11

7:15 am-5:11 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$919

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

8:00 am-10:25 am

2 stops19h 25m

Zurich

Wed 8/26

12:40 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$928

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

3:15 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 11/30

1:10 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$932

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

11:32 am-7:45 am

1 stop13h 13m

Zurich

Tue 9/8

1:25 pm-10:26 am

2 stops28h 01m

$932

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 8/6

10:23 am-9:40 am

2 stops16h 17m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/11

7:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops20h 24m

$969

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 8/6

7:35 am-4:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/11

11:00 am-10:52 am

2 stops30h 52m

$969

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/5

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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 June 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Switzerland have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Switzerland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Switzerland?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Switzerland can take about 16h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $826. The distance between Des Moines and Switzerland is about 4666 mi.

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

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Switzerland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Switzerland. 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$533Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$802Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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