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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Zurich from $383

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6:38 pm - 10:00 pmDSM-ZRH
20h 22m2 stops
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6:05 am - 6:52 pmZRH-DSM
19h 47m2 stops
$456British Airways
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Tue, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 27
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11:35 am - 6:20 pmDSM-ZRH
23h 45m2 stops
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7:05 pm - 11:23 pmZRH-DSM
35h 18m2 stops
$462Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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5:01 pm - 6:25 pmDSM-ZRH
18h 24m2 stops
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6:45 am - 9:04 pmZRH-DSM
21h 19m2 stops
$469British Airways
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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11:35 am - 6:20 pmDSM-ZRH
23h 45m2 stops
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7:05 pm - 11:23 pmZRH-DSM
35h 18m2 stops
$470Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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1:35 pm - 2:45 pmDSM-ZRH
18h 10m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 9:50 pmZRH-DSM
15h 40m1 stop
$474Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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5:01 pm - 6:25 pmDSM-ZRH
18h 24m2 stops
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6:05 am - 9:04 pmZRH-DSM
21h 59m2 stops
$479British Airways
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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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8:00 am - 7:55 amDSM-ZRH
16h 55m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 9:50 pmZRH-DSM
15h 40m1 stop
$480Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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11:42 am - 6:25 pmDSM-ZRH
23h 43m2 stops
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6:45 am - 9:04 pmZRH-DSM
21h 19m2 stops
$481British Airways
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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3:04 pm - 2:45 pmDSM-ZRH
16h 41m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 10:30 pmZRH-DSM
40h 10m2 stops
$483United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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3:35 pm - 2:45 pmDSM-ZRH
16h 10m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 9:50 pmZRH-DSM
39h 30m2 stops
$484United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Zurich flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 15
DSM3:04 pmDes Moines
16h 41m
2 stops
ZRH2:45 pmZurich
Jan 22
ZRH1:20 pmZurich
40h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$483
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United Airlines
Jan 16
DSM3:35 pmDes Moines
16h 10m
2 stops
ZRH2:45 pmZurich
Jan 23
ZRH1:20 pmZurich
39h 30m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$484
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United Airlines
Jan 15
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
16h 55m
1 stop
ZRH7:55 amZurich
Jan 22
ZRH1:20 pmZurich
40h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$487
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Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Zurich

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Air Canada
Jan 14
DSM3:35 pmDes Moines
18h 10m
3 stops
ZRH4:45 pmZurich
Jan 21
ZRH12:40 pmZurich
16h 10m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$488
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Air Canada
Jan 12
DSM3:35 pmDes Moines
18h 10m
3 stops
ZRH4:45 pmZurich
Jan 19
ZRH12:40 pmZurich
16h 10m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$489
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Air Canada
Jan 14
DSM3:35 pmDes Moines
18h 10m
3 stops
ZRH4:45 pmZurich
Jan 21
ZRH7:15 amZurich
21h 35m
3 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$515
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Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

6:38 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Zurich

Fri 2/27

6:05 am-6:52 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$456

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

11:35 am-6:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Zurich

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops35h 18m

$462

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

5:01 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 24m

Zurich

Wed 1/21

6:45 am-9:04 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$469

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

11:35 am-6:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Zurich

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops35h 18m

$470

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

1:35 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Mon 1/19

1:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$474

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

5:01 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 24m

Zurich

Fri 1/23

6:05 am-9:04 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$479

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

Zurich

Mon 1/19

1:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$480

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

11:42 am-6:25 pm

2 stops23h 43m

Zurich

Wed 1/21

6:45 am-9:04 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$481

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

3:04 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops16h 41m

Zurich

Thu 1/22

1:20 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$483

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

3:35 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Zurich

Fri 1/23

1:20 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$484

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

In general, January 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 $579. If you don’t want to visit Zurich in January, then you should wait until February to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $707.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zurich?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Zurich from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $693. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Des Moines because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,316.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zurich?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Zurich is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $691. Flights to Zurich are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,093. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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Fastest flight time

14h 22m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Zurich takes 14h 22m
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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  • 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 12h 05m.

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    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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