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$390+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Feb 8 — Feb 151
Sun 2/8
Sun 2/15
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$456
(oojo)

One-way from

$390
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$541
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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 January 9, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/171:38 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 22mBritish Airways
Fri 2/276:05 amZRH - DSM
2 stops20h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$456
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/231:38 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops21h 37mBritish Airways
Mon 3/24:00 pmBSL - DSM
2 stops37h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$458
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/181:38 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 17mBritish Airways
Thu 2/2610:10 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$463
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/221:38 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops25h 42mBritish Airways
Sun 3/111:20 amBSL - DSM
2 stops19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$468
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:38 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops17h 32mBritish Airways
Fri 2/277:00 amBSL - DSM
2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$469
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/225:43 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/111:15 amBSL - DSM
2 stops16h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$477
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 2/231:38 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 07mBritish Airways
Mon 3/29:10 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$478
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:38 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops21h 02mBritish Airways
Fri 2/276:40 amGVA - DSM
2 stops19h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$478
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:38 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops25h 17mBritish Airways
Thu 2/266:45 amGVA - DSM
2 stops23h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$479
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sun 2/221:38 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 42mBritish Airways
Sun 3/112:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Fri 2/206:55 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/271:00 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops32h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$480
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/511:42 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops24h 13mBritish Airways
Thu 2/1212:45 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$481

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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 January 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Switzerland

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

1:38 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/2

4:00 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops37h 19m

$458

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

1:38 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 42m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 3/1

11:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$468

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

1:38 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops17h 32m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$469

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

5:43 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops13h 07m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 3/1

11:15 am-8:49 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$477

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

1:38 pm-11:45 am

2 stops15h 07m

Zurich

Mon 3/2

9:10 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$478

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

1:38 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops21h 02m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 2/27

6:40 am-7:05 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$478

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

1:38 pm-11:10 am

2 stops14h 32m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 3/1

6:15 am-11:40 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$479

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

1:38 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 2/26

6:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$479

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

6:55 pm-9:35 am

2 stops31h 40m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 2/27

1:00 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$480

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

1:38 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Zurich

Sun 3/1

12:40 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$480

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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 $510). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,554). 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 January 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,142 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,142 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,142 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 21h 37m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $458. The distance between Des Moines and Switzerland is about 4622 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 $510). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,554). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Switzerland

Discover the top airline 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 January 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$602Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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