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$334+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Mar 24 — Mar 311
Tue 3/24
Tue 3/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 4/219:00 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 4/281:25 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops33h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$488
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:04 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 01m
Air Canada
Fri 4/241:25 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops30h 04m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/19$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/159:00 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 4/229:50 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop18h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$503
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 4/2111:51 am
DSM
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 14m
Delta
Tue 4/2810:10 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop14h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/1310:34 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 01m
Delta
Fri 4/2410:10 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop19h 24m
Delta
Deal found 2/19$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/131:10 pm
DSM
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 4/249:50 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop18h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 4/116:59 pm
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops53h 41m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1912:40 pm
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops41h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$539
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:04 pm
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops31h 51m
Air Canada
Mon 4/1312:40 pm
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops39h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/19$540
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/71:10 pm
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops13h 45m
Air Canada
Tue 4/1411:00 am
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops19h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/20$588
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/85:17 pm
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops16h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1512:40 pm
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops17h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$596
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/78:03 pm
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops14h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 4/147:00 am
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops19h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/88:03 pm
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops13h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 4/159:50 am
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops16h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/21$602

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Switzerland flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$488
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$334
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$602
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Switzerland 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 February 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Switzerland

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Return

Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

9:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Zurich

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$488

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

9:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Zurich

Wed 4/22

9:50 am-9:27 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$503

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

11:51 am-8:05 am

1 stop13h 14m

Zurich

Tue 4/28

10:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$507

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

10:34 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 01m

Zurich

Fri 4/24

10:10 am-10:34 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$511

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

1:10 pm-7:45 am

1 stop11h 35m

Zurich

Fri 4/24

9:50 am-9:27 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$514

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

6:59 pm-7:40 am

2 stops53h 41m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 4/19

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops41h 19m

$539

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

7:04 pm-9:55 am

2 stops31h 51m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 4/13

12:40 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$543

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

8:03 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops14h 32m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-7:33 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$601

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

5:01 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 44m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 4/15

9:50 am-7:33 pm

2 stops16h 43m

$602

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

5:47 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops15h 23m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 4/14

11:55 am-8:39 pm

2 stops15h 44m

$604

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland (average of $504). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. Reviews last updated February 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Switzerland have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,341 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Switzerland from Des Moines.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Switzerland can take about 13h 14m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $507. The distance between Des Moines and Switzerland is about 4666 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Switzerland?

    The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Switzerland are Des Moines - Zurich, Des Moines - Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Des Moines - Geneva Geneve-Cointrin.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Switzerland 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 Des Moines to Switzerland?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland (average of $504). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Switzerland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Switzerland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$533Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$716Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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