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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lucerne, Switzerland from $508

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 12/30. 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
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lucerne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Lucerne (LU9). 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 June 6, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,389

Round-trip from

$643
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Lucerne?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Lucerne from Des Moines. Prices for February average $1,003 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $608. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 63% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to LU9?

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

Cheap Des Moines to Lucerne flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Lucerne specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Lucerne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 7/108:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:25 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$617
Wed 7/1011:20 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:25 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$621
Wed 7/103:35 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/211:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop13h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$784
Wed 7/1011:20 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/212:40 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$840
Wed 7/318:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1411:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$849
Tue 7/164:02 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/128:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops24h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$867
Fri 7/58:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/181:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$888
Fri 7/58:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/181:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$892
Fri 7/53:25 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop31h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/189:25 amZRH - DSM
1 stop19h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$910

Des Moines to Lucerne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Lucerne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Lucerne in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 12/301:45 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/71:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$508
Mon 12/306:45 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/71:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$525
Mon 12/308:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/71:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$526
Wed 8/1411:20 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/279:25 amZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$591
Wed 8/213:02 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/411:45 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$594
Wed 8/146:05 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2711:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$596
Tue 9/36:45 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Fri 9/131:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops39h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$602
Mon 8/196:11 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops21h 19mBritish Airways
Mon 8/261:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$609
Wed 7/108:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:25 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$617

One-way flights to Lucerne from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Lucerne. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Des Moines to Lucerne can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Des Moines to Lucerne should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 6/185:54 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$951
Wed 6/1911:30 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$952
Tue 6/1811:30 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$992
Wed 6/193:10 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops18h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,671

Find flights from Des Moines to Lucerne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Lucerne 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$591 - $756

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

1 stop11h 50m

Zurich

Tue 8/27

1 stop15h 00m

$591

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/21

2 stops20h 48m

Zurich

Wed 9/4

2 stops18h 02m

$594

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

2 stops22h 05m

Zurich

Tue 8/27

2 stops16h 47m

$596

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 9/3

2 stops32h 35m

Zurich

Fri 9/13

2 stops39h 17m

$602

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/19

2 stops21h 19m

Zurich

Mon 8/26

2 stops35h 16m

$609

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 7/10

1 stop19h 50m

Zurich

Wed 8/21

2 stops19h 40m

$617

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

2 stops39h 05m

Zurich

Mon 9/16

2 stops31h 09m

$642

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 8/16

2 stops20h 05m

Zurich

Mon 8/26

2 stops30h 20m

$734

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 8/15

2 stops17h 08m

Zurich

Tue 8/20

2 stops17h 11m

$756

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Deals found on 6/5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Lucerne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Lucerne flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Lucerne

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Temperature and rainfall in Lucerne by month

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

ZRH

Temperature

32 - 66.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lucerne, 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 Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. 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 Lucerne. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Lucerne, such as British Airways, Air Canada and United Airlines. 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
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,044 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,524 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,754 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Lucerne for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Lucerne for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $591, but on average you can expect to pay $649.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $951. United Airlines flights start at $952 while deals on Air Canada start at $992 one-way.

  • What does DSM to ZRH mean?

    DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while ZRH stands for Zurich Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), Mulhouse EuroAirport (MLH), Belp Airport (BRN), Lugano Airport (LUG), Thal St Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Lucerne 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 Lucerne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Lucerne 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 Lucerne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Lucerne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Lucerne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Lucerne 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 Lucerne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Lucerne 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 Lucerne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Lucerne 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 Lucerne flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Lucerne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Lucerne?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lucerne (average of $643). Flying from Des Moines to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Lucerne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Lucerne. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$527Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$595Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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