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$285+ 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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
ago. 18 — ago. 251
lun. 8/18
lun. 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 agosto 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$631
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$285
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$956
From Des Moines to Switzerland
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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 agosto 13, 2025.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/262:05 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops36h 35mScandinavian Airlines
vie. 10/38:15 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops33h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/12$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
mar. 9/163:25 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/231:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$726
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
mar. 9/93:25 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/141:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$741
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
dom. 11/164:02 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 43mBritish Airways
dom. 11/306:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/11$769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
mar. 9/23:25 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/279:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$771
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
vie. 9/268:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/35:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$775
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
vie. 9/266:36 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops16h 14mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/36:05 amBSL - DSM
2 stops15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$790
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/268:00 amDSM - GVA
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
vie. 10/39:20 amGVA - DSM
2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$799
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
jue. 9/256:36 pmDSM - GVA
2 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/27:15 amGVA - DSM
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$803
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
vie. 9/264:20 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops23h 30mAmerican Airlines
vie. 10/36:00 amBSL - DSM
2 stops19h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$813
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
jue. 9/256:36 pmDSM - BSL
2 stops17h 59mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/211:30 amBSL - DSM
2 stops19h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$816
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2711:31 amDSM - GVA
2 stops39h 24mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/43:35 pmGVA - DSM
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$823

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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 MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

2:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops36h 35m

Zurich

vie. 10/3

8:15 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$631

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mar. 9/16

3:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop12h 25m

Zurich

mar. 9/23

1:25 pm-10:39 am

2 stops28h 14m

$726

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mar. 9/9

1:10 pm-11:35 am

2 stops15h 25m

Zurich

dom. 9/14

1:25 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops29h 49m

$741

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

dom. 11/16

4:02 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops19h 43m

Zurich

dom. 11/30

6:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$769

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mar. 9/2

3:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop12h 25m

Zurich

sáb. 9/27

9:55 am-10:32 am

2 stops31h 37m

$771

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

8:00 am-7:45 am

1 stop16h 45m

Zurich

vie. 10/3

5:20 pm-10:32 am

2 stops24h 12m

$775

Des MoinesBasel

DSM - BSL

DSMBSL

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

6:36 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 14m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

vie. 10/3

6:05 am-2:23 pm

2 stops15h 18m

$790

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

8:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops16h 40m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

vie. 10/3

9:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$799

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

jue. 9/25

6:36 pm-9:55 am

2 stops32h 19m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

jue. 10/2

7:15 am-9:50 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$803

Des MoinesGeneva

DSM - GVA

DSMGVA

Des Moines

vie. 9/26

11:25 am-10:45 am

2 stops16h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

vie. 10/3

12:45 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops16h 52m

$804

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/11

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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 agosto 13, 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
8,920 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
8,920 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

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.

  • 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 - Geneva Geneve-Cointrin and Des Moines - Basel EuroAirport Swiss.

  • 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.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from Des Moines to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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 agosto 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$593Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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