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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Zurich from $396

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Zurich departing on 8/17. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:50 am
DSM
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ZRH
14h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 12:18 pm
ZRH
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DSM
30h 38m
2 stops
$928Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 2:50 pm
DSM
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ZRH
20h 27m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 5:28 pm
ZRH
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DSM
35h 03m
2 stops
$929United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 14
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6:00 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 10m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 11:44 pm
ZRH
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DSM
42h 04m
2 stops
$931Air Canada
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 5:28 pm
ZRH
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DSM
35h 03m
2 stops
$932United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:50 am
DSM
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ZRH
21h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 12:18 pm
ZRH
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DSM
29h 53m
2 stops
$933Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 21
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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ZRH
15h 10m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:25 pm - 2:20 pm
ZRH
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DSM
31h 55m
2 stops
$936Air Canada
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:00 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:26 am
ZRH
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DSM
28h 01m
2 stops
$944Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:00 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 5:28 pm
ZRH
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DSM
14h 38m
1 stop
$948United Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 21
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8:00 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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ZRH
15h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 10:26 am
ZRH
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DSM
26h 51m
3 stops
$967Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:00 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 10m
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1:25 pm - 10:26 am
ZRH
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DSM
28h 01m
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$973Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 21

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Zurich flight tickets
Delta
Jul 21
DSM5:41 amDes Moines
19h 24m
1 stop
ZRH8:05 amZurich
Jul 28
ZRH10:10 amZurich
19h 19m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$995
Delta
Jul 21
DSM5:41 amDes Moines
21h 54m
2 stops
ZRH10:35 amZurich
Jul 28
ZRH10:10 amZurich
19h 19m
1 stop
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$999
Delta
Jul 22
DSM7:05 amDes Moines
20h 30m
2 stops
ZRH10:35 amZurich
Jul 29
ZRH1:35 pmZurich
28h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:45 amDes Moines
$1,011

Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Our best Air Canada deals on Des Moines to Zurich flight tickets
Air Canada
Aug 12
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
17h 10m
2 stops
ZRH6:10 amZurich
Aug 19
ZRH12:40 pmZurich
42h 04m
2 stops
DSM11:44 pmDes Moines
$931
Air Canada
Aug 26
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
15h 10m
2 stops
ZRH6:10 amZurich
Sep 8
ZRH1:25 pmZurich
31h 55m
2 stops
DSM2:20 pmDes Moines
$936
Air Canada
Aug 26
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
17h 10m
3 stops
ZRH6:10 amZurich
Sep 8
ZRH2:35 pmZurich
26h 51m
3 stops
DSM10:26 amDes Moines
$975

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Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

1:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 40m

Zurich

Wed 8/26

12:40 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$928

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/3

11:23 am-2:50 pm

2 stops20h 27m

Zurich

Fri 8/14

1:25 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$929

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops17h 10m

Zurich

Wed 8/19

12:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops42h 04m

$931

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/3

6:00 am-6:10 am

1 stop17h 10m

Zurich

Fri 8/14

1:25 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$932

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

Zurich

Fri 8/21

1:25 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$933

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

8:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops15h 10m

Zurich

Tue 9/8

1:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$936

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-6:10 am

3 stops17h 10m

Zurich

Wed 8/26

1:25 pm-10:26 am

2 stops28h 01m

$944
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-6:10 am

1 stop17h 10m

Zurich

Fri 8/21

9:50 am-5:28 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$948

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

8:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops15h 10m

Zurich

Tue 9/8

2:35 pm-10:26 am

3 stops26h 51m

$967

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-6:10 am

3 stops17h 10m

Zurich

Fri 8/21

1:25 pm-10:26 am

2 stops28h 01m

$973

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

In general, June is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Zurich. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you don’t want to visit Zurich in June, then you should wait until February to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $602.

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Fastest flight time

13h 13m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Zurich takes 13h 13m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Zurich. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Zurich.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Zurich

  • How far is Des Moines to Zurich by plane?

    Zurich is 4665.4 mi away from Des Moines. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 13h 13m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Zurich Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Zurich Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zurich Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Zurich Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zurich Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Zurich

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $533Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,781 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $802Free CancellationRating
7.9
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