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$596+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BSL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 (BSL). 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 3, 2025.

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$596
(Billigflug)
From Des Moines to Basel EuroAirport Swiss
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This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:50 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/206:05 amBSL - DSM
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$596
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 8/137:32 amDSM - BSL
2 stops20h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/206:40 amBSL - DSM
2 stops23h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/138:00 amDSM - BSL
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2011:25 amBSL - DSM
3 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$637
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/141:09 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops22h 16mBritish Airways
Thu 8/216:10 amBSL - DSM
2 stops15h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$669
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:50 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops17h 45mLufthansa
Sat 8/236:05 amBSL - DSM
2 stops22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2$697
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1411:25 amDSM - BSL
3 stops16h 30mAir Canada
Thu 8/2111:30 amBSL - DSM
3 stops30h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$890

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

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Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

6:50 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

6:05 am-2:10 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$596

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

7:32 am-11:20 am

2 stops20h 48m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

6:40 am-10:58 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$613

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

8:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops18h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

11:25 am-9:45 pm

3 stops41h 20m

$637

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

1:09 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops22h 16m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 8/21

6:10 am-2:51 pm

2 stops15h 41m

$669

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

6:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 8/23

6:05 am-9:45 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$697

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

11:25 am-10:55 am

3 stops16h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 8/21

11:30 am-10:39 am

3 stops30h 09m

$890

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Deals found on 7/2

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Reviews of airlines servicing Basel

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Basel. 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 Basel. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Basel EuroAirport Swiss, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada. 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
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,678 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,207 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,093 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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