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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Zurich from $459

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 9:40 am
DSM
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ZRH
39h 36m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 10:29 pm
ZRH
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DSM
38h 34m
2 stops
$796Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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ZRH
25h 36m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 10:26 pm
ZRH
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DSM
38h 31m
2 stops
$886Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 6
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 7:40 pm
DSM
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ZRH
22h 25m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:26 pm
ZRH
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DSM
22h 26m
3 stops
$957Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 6
Delta Logo
11:57 am - 8:05 am
DSM
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ZRH
13h 08m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 5:53 pm
ZRH
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DSM
14h 43m
1 stop
$981Delta
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
10:26 am - 10:35 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 9:46 am
ZRH
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DSM
30h 36m
2 stops
$985Delta
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 9:40 am
DSM
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ZRH
39h 36m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 10:26 pm
ZRH
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DSM
38h 31m
2 stops
$1,006Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 6
British Airways Logo
1:22 pm - 12:10 pm
DSM
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ZRH
15h 48m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 11:26 pm
ZRH
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DSM
23h 11m
2 stops
$1,028British Airways
Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:05 pm
DSM
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ZRH
18h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 11:26 pm
ZRH
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DSM
22h 56m
2 stops
$1,029Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 5:00 pm
DSM
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ZRH
18h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 10:06 pm
ZRH
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DSM
17h 21m
1 stop
$1,068American Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 6
Air Canada Logo
6:15 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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ZRH
16h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 10:27 am
ZRH
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DSM
28h 47m
2 stops
$1,069Air Canada
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

Delta flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Zurich flight tickets
Delta
May 13
DSM11:57 amDes Moines
13h 08m
1 stop
ZRH8:05 amZurich
May 20
ZRH10:10 amZurich
14h 43m
1 stop
DSM5:53 pmDes Moines
$981
Delta
May 13
DSM10:26 amDes Moines
17h 09m
2 stops
ZRH10:35 amZurich
May 20
ZRH10:10 amZurich
30h 36m
2 stops
DSM9:46 amDes Moines
$985
Delta
May 13
DSM11:57 amDes Moines
13h 08m
1 stop
ZRH8:05 amZurich
May 20
ZRH10:10 amZurich
17h 26m
2 stops
DSM8:36 pmDes Moines
$1,090

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Zurich

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Zurich flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 23
DSM3:41 pmDes Moines
18h 19m
2 stops
ZRH5:00 pmZurich
Sep 6
ZRH11:45 amZurich
17h 21m
1 stop
DSM10:06 pmDes Moines
$1,068
American Airlines
May 12
DSM1:38 pmDes Moines
18h 02m
2 stops
ZRH2:40 pmZurich
May 29
ZRH11:45 amZurich
17h 13m
1 stop
DSM9:58 pmDes Moines
$1,204
American Airlines
Aug 6
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
18h 45m
1 stop
ZRH7:45 amZurich
Aug 16
ZRH11:45 amZurich
17h 21m
1 stop
DSM10:06 pmDes Moines
$1,252

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Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

11:04 am-9:40 am

2 stops39h 36m

Zurich

Mon 10/12

2:55 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops38h 34m

$796

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

11:04 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Zurich

Sun 9/6

2:55 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops38h 31m

$886

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

2:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Zurich

Sun 9/6

7:00 am-10:26 pm

3 stops22h 26m

$957
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Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

11:57 am-8:05 am

1 stop13h 08m

Zurich

Wed 5/20

10:10 am-5:53 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$981

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

10:26 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 09m

Zurich

Wed 5/20

10:10 am-9:46 am

2 stops30h 36m

$985

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

11:04 am-9:40 am

2 stops39h 36m

Zurich

Sun 9/6

2:55 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops38h 31m

$1,006

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

1:22 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops15h 48m

Zurich

Sat 9/5

7:15 am-11:26 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$1,028

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

6:50 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Zurich

Mon 8/31

7:30 am-11:26 pm

2 stops22h 56m

$1,029

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

3:41 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops18h 19m

Zurich

Sun 9/6

11:45 am-10:06 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$1,068

Des MoinesZurich

DSM - ZRH

DSMZRH

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-6:10 am

2 stops16h 55m

Zurich

Wed 5/20

12:40 pm-10:27 am

2 stops28h 47m

$1,069

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13h 05m

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Zurich takes 13h 05m
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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 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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7.4
9,607 reviews
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