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$323+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Basel (EAP)

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EAP
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Basel (EAP). 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$683
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$323
(Kiwi.com)
From Des Moines to Basel (EAP)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Basel
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Basel. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/306:50 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/69:50 amBSL - DSM
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$683
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:05 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops13h 50mLufthansa
Fri 11/281:10 pmBSL - DSM
2 stops15h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 9/14$1,530
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:10 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops13h 00mLufthansa
Fri 9/191:00 pmBSL - DSM
2 stops15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 9/13$3,429
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/181:10 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/201:00 pmBSL - DSM
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$4,450
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/141:00 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2111:55 amBSL - DSM
2 stops15h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$5,337

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DSM - BSL

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Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 11/6

9:50 am-10:30 am

2 stops31h 40m

$683

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Sun 11/23

1:05 pm-9:55 am

2 stops13h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 11/28

1:10 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$1,530

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

1:00 pm-9:10 am

2 stops13h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 10/21

11:55 am-8:11 pm

2 stops15h 16m

$5,337

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

8:40 am-1:40 pm

3 stops46h 00m

$323

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

10:50 am-8:10 pm

3 stops50h 20m

$427

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

2:19 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops17h 46m

$507

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Des Moines to Basel in about 13h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. Des Moines and Basel are separated by a distance of 4622 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Basel (average of $545). Flying from Des Moines to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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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