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$395+ 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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Thu 12/44:49 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1110:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/15$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/411:35 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/111:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$550
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Thu 12/411:35 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$563
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Thu 12/411:35 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 20mAir Canada
Thu 12/117:05 amZRH - DSM
3 stops21h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 11/15$582
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:35 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 10mLufthansa
Tue 1/68:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 11/14$874
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/306:46 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops34h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/61:00 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$1,019
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Wed 12/241:30 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/312:45 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$1,063
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3111:25 amZRH - DSM
2 stops34h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$1,065

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 November 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$455
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$395
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$912
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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 November 17, 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 MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

2:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Zurich

Fri 2/27

10:15 am-9:59 pm

2 stops18h 44m

$455

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

6:49 pm-10:40 am

1 stop32h 51m

Zurich

Fri 2/27

1:20 pm-10:53 am

2 stops28h 33m

$488

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

8:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop19h 40m

Zurich

Tue 2/10

1:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$488

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

4:49 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops19h 06m

Zurich

Thu 12/11

10:15 am-12:25 am

2 stops21h 10m

$505

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

11:35 am-11:55 am

2 stops17h 20m

Zurich

Thu 12/11

1:10 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop15h 27m

$550

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Zurich

Mon 3/16

1:35 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$623

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 12/30

8:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$395

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

6:46 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$424

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

6:46 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops14h 44m

$426

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

8:00 am-11:55 am

3 stops20h 55m

$937

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Deals found on 11/15

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Zurich in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich (average of $528). Flying from Des Moines to Zurich 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 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 November 17, 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
9,015 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Zurich can take about 18h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $455. The distance from Des Moines to Zurich is about 4666 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($602), offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich. United Airlines is currently priced 39% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich (average of $528). Flying from Des Moines to Zurich 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 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 November 17, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$602Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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