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$1,176+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — DSM
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,176
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1611:45 amZRH - DSM
1 stop16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/205:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,176
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/167:25 amZRH - DSM
3 stops20h 57mAir Canada
Fri 6/2011:16 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,868
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/167:20 amZRH - DSM
3 stops21h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/206:25 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,876
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/110:10 amZRH - DSM
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Sun 6/810:59 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/29$5,486

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Zurich

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Des Moines

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ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Mon 6/16

11:45 am-9:42 pm

1 stop16h 57m

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

5:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

$1,176

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Mon 6/16

7:25 am-9:22 pm

3 stops20h 57m

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

11:16 am-11:40 am

3 stops17h 24m

$1,868

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Mon 6/16

7:20 am-9:22 pm

3 stops21h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

6:25 am-6:30 am

2 stops17h 05m

$1,876

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Sun 6/1

10:10 am-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

10:59 am-10:35 am

2 stops16h 36m

$5,486

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Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Des Moines

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Des Moines round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $1,176, was found to be the cheapest airline from Zurich to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Delta.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Zurich to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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