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$656+ 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — DSM
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

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$656
(Scandinavian Airlines)
From Zurich to Des Moines
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:25 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 58mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/1611:04 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$656
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/117:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops22h 37mDelta
Thu 9/185:44 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/28$682
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/1111:45 amZRH - DSM
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/181:40 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$748
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/112:40 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/181:10 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$791
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/117:05 amZRH - DSM
3 stops21h 40mAir Canada
Thu 9/183:25 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$1,144
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/139:40 amZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/161:05 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,894
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops14h 07mKLM
Thu 8/145:55 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 50mKLM
Deal found 7/28$2,118

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Des Moines 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Des Moines that are best for you.

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ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Thu 11/13

10:25 am-10:23 pm

2 stops18h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

11:04 am-2:10 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$656

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-10:37 pm

2 stops22h 37m

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

5:44 am-8:05 am

1 stop19h 21m

$682

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Thu 9/11

11:45 am-9:40 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

1:40 pm-8:50 am

1 stop12h 10m

$748

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Thu 9/11

2:40 pm-10:39 am

3 stops26h 59m

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

1:10 pm-10:10 am

2 stops14h 00m

$791

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Thu 9/11

7:05 am-9:45 pm

3 stops21h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

3:25 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops18h 05m

$1,144

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Thu 11/13

9:40 am-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

1:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop11h 50m

$1,894

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-2:07 pm

2 stops14h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

5:55 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$2,118

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Zurich to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Related info for your journey

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

    Scandinavian Airlines, at $656, was found to be the cheapest airline from Zurich to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines.

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

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  • 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 $402). 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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