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$315+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$665
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$315
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,680
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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:50 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Fri 12/512:45 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/2311:26 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/51:20 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/711:04 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop14h 01mDelta
Wed 10/1510:10 amZRH - DSM
1 stop14h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/12$672
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/911:04 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops25h 31mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/162:50 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops38h 33mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$699
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:50 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 15mLufthansa
Tue 8/129:05 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$735
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/276:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/211:45 amZRH - DSM
1 stop17h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$807
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:05 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/51:20 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$815
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2211:25 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 20mAustrian Airlines
Tue 7/299:50 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 57mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$834
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2211:25 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 20mBrussels Airlines
Tue 7/2910:10 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 6/10$835

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 June 12, 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

Wed 8/27

3:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop12h 25m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

1:25 pm-10:39 am

2 stops28h 14m

$665

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

8:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops15h 10m

Zurich

Sun 9/14

12:40 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$709

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 8/5

6:50 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Zurich

Tue 8/12

9:05 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$735

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

11:45 am-9:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$807

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 7/23

6:24 am-8:05 am

2 stops18h 41m

Zurich

Wed 7/30

1:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$820

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

11:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop13h 20m

Zurich

Tue 7/29

9:50 am-9:47 pm

1 stop18h 57m

$834

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

11:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop13h 20m

Zurich

Tue 7/29

10:10 am-11:00 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$835

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 7/23

10:18 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 17m

Zurich

Wed 7/30

1:35 pm-10:39 am

2 stops28h 04m

$873

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 7/25

8:35 am-1:05 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$315

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

6:50 pm-6:10 am

2 stops28h 20m

$457

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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 $1,182). 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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
355 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($665), Air Canada ($709), and Lufthansa ($735) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich. United Airlines is currently priced 31% 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 $1,182). 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

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