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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich (ZRH) from $454

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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 19, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$654

One-way from

$454
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Zurich?

Users have found that flying from Des Moines to Zurich on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Zurich?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Zurich from Des Moines average $1,062. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,062, as users have found deals to Zurich from as low as $592. The month of September appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Zurich from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 66%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Zurich (DSM - ZRH)?

When flying from Des Moines to Zurich, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Zurich. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Zurich. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$896
Sat 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$903
Sat 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/169:30 amZRH - DSM
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$925
Wed 7/311:20 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1012:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,196
Wed 7/38:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1012:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,230
Thu 7/411:21 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/115:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,280
Wed 7/311:20 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/101:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop32h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,298
Sat 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/169:50 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,441
Thu 7/411:21 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/111:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop32h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,548

Cheap Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Des Moines and Zurich. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Air Canada flights traveling from Des Moines to Zurich. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Thu 7/411:21 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 14mAir Canada
Thu 7/112:40 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops26h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 4/19$1,690
Wed 7/311:20 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 15mAir Canada
Thu 7/112:40 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops26h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 4/19$1,826
Sat 9/711:36 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops16h 59mAir Canada
Mon 9/162:40 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops26h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 4/19$1,994
Wed 7/311:20 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 15mAir Canada
Wed 7/103:30 pmZRH - DSM
3 stops25h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 4/19$2,484

Cheap Des Moines to Zurich flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Zurich specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Prices were last updated on April 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Zurich in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 4/211:40 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/271:15 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,357
Sun 4/2111:37 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/273:30 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops37h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,728
Sun 4/218:30 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/2711:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$2,074
Sun 4/218:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/279:50 amZRH - DSM
1 stop18h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$2,436
Sun 4/2111:37 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops16h 58mAir Canada
Sat 4/2711:20 amZRH - DSM
3 stops17h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 4/19$2,483

Des Moines to Zurich 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Zurich in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Zurich in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 11/208:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/241:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$594
Wed 11/2011:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2411:45 amZRH - DSM
2 stops16h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$810
Sat 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$896
Sat 9/73:19 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1611:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$903
Sat 9/76:45 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/169:30 amZRH - DSM
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$925
Wed 7/36:13 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 42mBritish Airways
Thu 7/118:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops28h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,192
Wed 7/311:20 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1012:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,196
Wed 7/38:00 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1012:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,230
Thu 7/411:21 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/115:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,280

One-way flights to Zurich from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Des Moines to Zurich can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Des Moines, there is a search form available above.
Wed 6/194:22 pmDSM - ZRH
3 stops45h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$454
Tue 6/184:02 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops23h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,029
Wed 6/1911:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,132
Tue 6/186:41 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop30h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,147
Tue 6/1811:30 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/19$1,430
Tue 5/710:40 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops16h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/18$2,112
Tue 5/78:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$2,292
Tue 5/711:37 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops16h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 4/18$6,244

Find flights from Des Moines to Zurich within your budget

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 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

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Budget

$896 - $1,690

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

1 stop28h 25m

Zurich

Mon 9/16

3 stops33h 22m

$896

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

2 stops32h 01m

Zurich

Mon 9/16

3 stops33h 22m

$903

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

1 stop28h 25m

Zurich

Mon 9/16

2 stops15h 22m

$925

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 7/3

2 stops18h 42m

Zurich

Thu 7/11

2 stops28h 02m

$1,192

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 7/3

1 stop11h 50m

Zurich

Wed 7/10

2 stops32h 24m

$1,196

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 7/3

2 stops19h 40m

Zurich

Wed 7/10

2 stops32h 24m

$1,230

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 7/3

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Thu 7/11

3 stops26h 47m

$1,562

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 7/4

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Thu 7/11

3 stops25h 57m

$1,671

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 7/4

3 stops17h 14m

Zurich

Thu 7/11

3 stops26h 47m

$1,690

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Deals found on 4/19

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Zurich. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Zurich flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Zurich by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Zurich by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Zurich is currently $1,980 while a round-trip flight costs $1,252. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich (average of $654). 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.

January

$661

February

$677

March

$769

April

$775

May

$888

June

$1,456

July

$1,274

August

$994

September

$925

October

$760

November

$661

December

$654

Temperature and rainfall in Zurich by month

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

ZRH

Temperature

32 - 66.2 °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 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Zurich, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,325 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,955 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,844 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

British Airways
6.9
Okay
6,936 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Zurich for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Zurich for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $896, but on average you can expect to pay $1,471.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($896), British Airways ($1,192), and Air Canada ($1,690) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich. United Airlines is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Zurich one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,029. Users have also found prices from $1,132 and $1,430 on United Airlines and Air Canada, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Zurich?

    When booking a flight from Des Moines to Zurich, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does DSM to ZRH mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH). Codes like Zurich Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Zurich that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Zurich flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Zurich flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Zurich that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Zurich offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Zurich?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Zurich flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Zurich flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Zurich flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/19.

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