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$376+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZRH
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Zurich

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 February 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 4/133:21 pm
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops16h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 4/241:25 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops33h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 4/151:10 pm
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 4/239:50 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop31h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/148:04 am
DSM
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ZRH
2 stops17h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 4/229:50 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop18h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:31 pm
DSM
-
ZRH
1 stop30h 34m
Delta
Thu 4/231:35 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops27h 19m
Delta
Deal found 2/15$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 4/151:10 pm
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 4/269:50 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop15h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/148:04 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 4/269:50 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop20h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$557
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 4/151:10 pm
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2511:55 am
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops16h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 4/118:04 am
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 11m
United Airlines
Thu 4/239:50 am
ZRH
-
DSM
1 stop18h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$561
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1112:29 pm
DSM
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 26m
Delta
Thu 4/231:35 pm
ZRH
-
DSM
2 stops27h 19m
Delta
Deal found 2/15$566

Find 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 February 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$488
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$376
(CheapTickets.ch)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$602
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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 February 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Zurich that are best for you.

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Zurich

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Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

6:20 am-7:45 am

1 stop18h 25m

Zurich

Fri 4/24

1:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$492

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

1:10 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Zurich

Fri 4/24

9:50 am-10:44 am

1 stop31h 54m

$504

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

1:10 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Zurich

Wed 4/22

9:50 am-10:59 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$504

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

7:28 am-10:35 am

1 stop20h 07m

Zurich

Wed 4/22

10:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$507

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

9:22 am-10:35 am

1 stop18h 13m

Zurich

Wed 4/22

10:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$507

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

1:10 pm-7:45 am

1 stop11h 35m

Zurich

Wed 4/22

9:50 am-9:27 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$507

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

8:04 am-8:05 am

2 stops17h 01m

Zurich

Fri 4/24

9:50 am-9:27 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$507

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

8:04 am-8:05 am

2 stops17h 01m

Zurich

Thu 4/23

9:50 am-9:27 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$507

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

1:10 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Zurich

Thu 4/23

9:50 am-10:47 am

2 stops31h 57m

$508

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

11:09 am-10:35 am

2 stops16h 26m

$376

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 $504). Flying from Des Moines to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 February 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $492. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Zurich round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($533), and Delta ($716) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich. United Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 $504). Flying from Des Moines to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Zurich

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$533Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$716Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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