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$344+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$532
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$344
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$748
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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 October 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Mon 11/246:50 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/21:00 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 11/278:02 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/29:40 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8$550
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:50 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 12/18:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 10/8$582
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1011:45 amZRH - DSM
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/99:40 amZRH - DSM
1 stop32h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 11/2711:26 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops22h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/13:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/83:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops30h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$645
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Mon 11/2411:26 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/13:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8$648
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:46 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops29h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/99:40 amZRH - DSM
1 stop32h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$650
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Sat 1/101:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops27h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/7$658
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 11/201:05 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/271:50 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$702
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/235:14 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops19h 26mLufthansa
Sun 11/307:00 pmBSL - DSM
2 stops33h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 10/8$719

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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 October 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Switzerland that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 11/25

1:05 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Zurich

Tue 12/2

1:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$533

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 11/27

11:26 am-4:45 pm

2 stops22h 19m

Zurich

Mon 12/1

3:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$644

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 12/22

6:46 pm-7:40 am

2 stops29h 54m

Zurich

Fri 1/9

9:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop32h 15m

$650

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

7:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

Zurich

Sat 1/10

1:30 pm-10:23 am

2 stops27h 53m

$658

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

7:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

Zurich

Sun 1/11

1:30 pm-9:30 am

2 stops27h 00m

$658

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

8:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops20h 55m

Zurich

Sun 1/11

9:40 am-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$700

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

1:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops13h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 11/27

1:50 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$702

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

8:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Zurich

Wed 1/7

1:20 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$713

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

11:26 am-12:55 pm

3 stops18h 29m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 11/27

1:50 pm-12:14 pm

3 stops29h 24m

$725

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

Sun 11/23

1:35 pm-9:40 am

2 stops37h 05m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/30

1:45 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$727

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland (average of $565). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,456). 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 October 10, 2025.
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
8,968 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,968 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,968 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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  • 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 18h 29m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $725. The distance between Des Moines and Switzerland is about 4624 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Switzerland one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Switzerland are Air Canada ($439), Lufthansa ($462), and United Airlines ($540).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland (average of $565). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,456). 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$602Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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