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$574+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
ago. 19 — ago. 261
mar. 8/19
mar. 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich (ZRH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$722
(Expedia)

One-way from

$574
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$956
From Des Moines to Zurich
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2711:25 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/47:10 amZRH - DSM
2 stops22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$722
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/166:25 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops32h 45mAir Canada
mar. 9/2312:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops30h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$732
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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. 9/161:10 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/2310:10 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$742
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/286:36 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops28h 34mAir Canada
dom. 10/512:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops30h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$780
This lol.travel 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2712:52 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 53mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/411:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$799
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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. 9/21:10 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/279:55 amZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$801
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
dom. 9/2811:31 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 14mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/51:05 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$802

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Zurich 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 agosto 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Zurich that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Zurich

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/27

11:25 am-9:40 am

2 stops39h 15m

Zurich

sáb. 10/4

7:10 am-10:37 pm

2 stops22h 27m

$722

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mar. 9/16

6:25 pm-10:10 am

2 stops32h 45m

Zurich

mar. 9/23

12:40 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$732

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mar. 9/16

1:10 pm-7:45 am

1 stop11h 35m

Zurich

mar. 9/23

10:10 am-9:45 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$742

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mar. 9/16

6:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Zurich

mar. 9/23

11:45 am-9:40 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$742

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

dom. 9/28

6:36 pm-6:10 am

2 stops28h 34m

Zurich

dom. 10/5

12:40 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$780

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/27

12:52 pm-7:45 am

1 stop11h 53m

Zurich

sáb. 10/4

11:55 am-10:32 am

2 stops29h 37m

$799

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

mar. 9/2

1:10 pm-7:45 am

1 stop11h 35m

Zurich

sáb. 9/27

9:55 am-10:32 am

2 stops31h 37m

$801

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

dom. 9/28

6:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

$574

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/27

8:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops39h 10m

$578

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

sáb. 9/27

12:52 pm-9:00 am

3 stops37h 08m

$579

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Des Moines to Zurich 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Zurich?

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated agosto 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Des Moines to Zurich by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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 Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Zurich round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($593), offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich. United Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Des Moines to Zurich 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 Zurich

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Zurich. 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 14, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$593Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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