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$618+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich (ZRH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,065
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$873
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$709
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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 April 29, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/238:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/512:45 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 11/2311:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/51:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$625
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/238:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 25mAir Canada
Fri 12/51:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$631
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/45:40 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Mon 8/189:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/29$665
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/16:50 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 00mLufthansa
Mon 8/186:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops29h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$757
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/310:55 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 40mKLM
Sat 8/167:00 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 45mKLM
Deal found 4/28$824
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/62:14 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops36h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/138:35 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 47mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$888
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/96:10 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1611:45 amZRH - DSM
1 stop16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,152
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/191:53 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 07mIberia
Wed 7/237:30 amZRH - DSM
2 stops17h 09mIberia
Deal found 4/28$7,632

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Zurich that are best for you.

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Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

3:38 pm-10:50 am

1 stop12h 12m

Zurich

Wed 6/18

1:25 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops35h 21m

$1,065

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

6:25 am-6:10 am

2 stops40h 45m

Zurich

Mon 6/16

9:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,073

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

6:25 am-6:10 am

2 stops40h 45m

Zurich

Mon 6/16

12:40 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$1,075

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

11:24 am-8:05 am

1 stop13h 41m

Zurich

Thu 6/19

10:10 am-11:03 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$1,151

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

6:10 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 40m

Zurich

Mon 6/16

11:45 am-9:42 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$1,152

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 7/25

6:50 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Zurich

Sun 8/3

8:15 am-9:47 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$3,376

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 7/19

1:53 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops17h 07m

Zurich

Wed 7/23

7:30 am-5:39 pm

2 stops17h 09m

$7,632

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 7/20

2:29 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 16m

Zurich

Thu 7/24

10:20 am-10:58 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$7,881

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

11:16 am-10:55 am

2 stops16h 39m

$873

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Deals found on 4/28

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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, 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 $1,234). 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.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Zurich round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,065), Air Canada ($1,075), and Delta ($1,151) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich.

  • 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 $1,234). 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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