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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich (ZRH) from $525

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 10/30. 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.
DSM — ZRH
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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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 9, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,389

Round-trip from

$643
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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 Wednesday 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 $1,003. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,003, as users have found deals to Zurich from as low as $608. The month of December 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 63%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to 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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Des Moines to Zurich flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Zurich specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 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.
Fri 7/53:25 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/181:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$905
Fri 7/53:25 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/181:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$917
Fri 7/56:50 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops20h 05mLufthansa
Thu 7/187:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops21h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 6/8$963
Fri 7/511:21 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops15h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/187:05 amZRH - DSM
3 stops21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,532
Sun 7/76:11 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops19h 39mBritish Airways
Thu 7/117:15 amZRH - DSM
2 stops21h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,655
Sun 7/73:25 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/111:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,690
Sun 7/78:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/111:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,707
Sun 7/73:25 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops33h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/1111:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,728
Fri 7/511:21 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 14mAir Canada
Thu 7/187:05 amZRH - DSM
3 stops21h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 6/8$2,515

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 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 10/3011:30 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/61:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$525
Wed 10/3011:30 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/61:10 pmZRH - DSM
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$527
Wed 10/3011:30 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops18h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/610:20 amZRH - DSM
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$530
Tue 9/38:00 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/131:25 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$575
Tue 9/33:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/139:25 amZRH - DSM
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$592
Tue 9/33:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/1311:55 amZRH - DSM
3 stops33h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$596
Mon 9/911:35 amDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 9/1812:55 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops15h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/8$609
Mon 9/93:19 pmDSM - ZRH
1 stop12h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/187:25 amZRH - DSM
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$617
Sat 9/74:04 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops34h 36mBritish Airways
Mon 9/169:40 pmZRH - DSM
2 stops31h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$643

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 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.
Tue 6/186:13 pmDSM - ZRH
2 stops17h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$951
Wed 6/195:56 amDSM - ZRH
1 stop19h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/8$952
Tue 6/1811:30 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/8$1,271
Wed 6/1911:30 amDSM - ZRH
3 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/8$1,671

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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Price

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 10/30

2 stops18h 20m

Zurich

Wed 11/6

1 stop15h 35m

$525

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 10/30

1 stop14h 25m

Zurich

Wed 11/6

1 stop15h 35m

$527

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 10/30

2 stops18h 20m

Zurich

Wed 11/6

2 stops18h 25m

$530

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

2 stops17h 40m

Zurich

Fri 9/20

2 stops15h 53m

$609

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

2 stops34h 36m

Zurich

Mon 9/16

2 stops31h 09m

$643

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/19

2 stops21h 00m

Zurich

Mon 8/26

2 stops28h 46m

$666

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops15h 50m

Zurich

Sat 9/21

2 stops28h 16m

$669

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 8/16

2 stops20h 05m

Zurich

Sun 8/25

2 stops20h 27m

$786

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 9/10

3 stops17h 05m

Zurich

Wed 9/18

3 stops21h 37m

$960

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What is the cheapest day 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 June 9, 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. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Zurich

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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

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 9, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Zurich, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,503 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Zurich for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Zurich for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $525, but on average you can expect to pay $626.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($525), British Airways ($609), and Delta ($666) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zurich. United Airlines is currently priced 47% 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 $951. Users have also found prices from $952 and $1,271 on Delta and Air Canada, respectively.

  • 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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  • 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.

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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.

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    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 6/9.

  • 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 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 $643). Flying from Des Moines to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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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DeltaCheapest$527Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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