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$407+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lausanne, Switzerland

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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — GVA
Jul 1 — Jul 81
Tue 7/1
Tue 7/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lausanne

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Round-trip from

$635
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$407
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Lausanne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Lausanne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sun 8/108:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1911:00 amGVA - DSM
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/23$623
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/1011:24 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 21mDelta
Tue 8/1912:45 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops16h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/24$642
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/115:14 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops18h 06mBritish Airways
Mon 8/189:15 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops26h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/24$646
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:50 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1312:40 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$671
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:23 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops17h 02mAir France
Wed 8/1310:30 amGVA - DSM
2 stops19h 09mAir France
Deal found 6/23$696
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/61:09 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops15h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/1310:15 amGVA - DSM
2 stops18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/24$709
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Wed 8/68:00 amDSM - GVA
3 stops18h 25mAir Canada
Wed 8/1312:40 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops28h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 6/24$834
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Mon 8/112:12 pmDSM - GVA
3 stops25h 03mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/187:15 amGVA - DSM
3 stops22h 24mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/24$1,239
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/76:50 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops20h 35mLufthansa
Fri 8/159:05 amGVA - DSM
2 stops19h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 6/24$3,376

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Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

6:50 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/19

11:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops30h 39m

$635

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

11:24 am-10:45 am

2 stops16h 21m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/19

12:45 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops16h 54m

$642

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

5:14 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 8/18

9:15 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$646

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

6:50 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 8/13

12:40 pm-10:36 am

2 stops28h 56m

$671

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

1:09 pm-11:45 am

2 stops15h 36m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 8/13

10:15 am-9:45 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$709

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

8:00 am-8:25 am

3 stops17h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/19

7:25 am-9:45 pm

3 stops21h 20m

$826

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

2:12 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops25h 03m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 8/18

7:15 am-10:39 pm

3 stops22h 24m

$1,239

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

6:50 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 8/15

9:05 am-9:47 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$3,376

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

8:35 am-9:50 am

3 stops42h 15m

$407

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Deals found on 6/25

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

Rainfall in Lausanne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lausanne ranges from 2.7 - 4.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Lausanne when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Lausanne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lausanne, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lausanne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lausanne. 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 Lausanne. Reviews last updated June 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Lausanne, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,840 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,406 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,629 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lausanne (average of $676). Flying from Des Moines to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,144). 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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