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Cheap flights from Zurich to Des Moines from $492

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Delta Logo
10:10 am - 5:54 pm
ZRH
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DSM
14h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:24 am - 11:05 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 41m
2 stops
$929Delta
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 5:54 pm
ZRH
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DSM
14h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 8:05 am
DSM
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ZRH
19h 30m
1 stop
$984Delta
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
United Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 10:51 pm
ZRH
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DSM
20h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:05 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 05m
2 stops
$997United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 17
United Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 4:15 pm
ZRH
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DSM
35h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 7:45 am
DSM
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ZRH
13h 22m
1 stop
$1,035United Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 11:58 pm
ZRH
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DSM
21h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:41 am - 7:35 am
DSM
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ZRH
14h 54m
1 stop
$1,041American Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 10:45 am
ZRH
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DSM
28h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 10:00 am
DSM
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ZRH
15h 20m
2 stops
$1,081Delta
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Aug 1
United Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 10:42 am
ZRH
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DSM
29h 47m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:45 am
DSM
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ZRH
29h 55m
1 stop
$1,091United Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Aug 1
Lufthansa Logo
9:50 am - 6:13 pm
ZRH
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DSM
15h 23m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 pm - 7:45 am
DSM
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ZRH
29h 55m
1 stop
$1,281Lufthansa
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Aug 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:25 pm
ZRH
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DSM
19h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:30 am
DSM
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ZRH
17h 30m
2 stops
$1,344Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
Air Canada Logo
11:20 am - 10:51 pm
ZRH
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DSM
18h 31m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:23 am - 10:05 am
DSM
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ZRH
15h 42m
2 stops
$1,499Air Canada
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 17

United Airlines flights from Zurich to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Zurich to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 8
ZRH9:25 amZurich
20h 26m
2 stops
DSM10:51 pmDes Moines
Jul 17
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
17h 05m
2 stops
ZRH8:05 amZurich
$997
United Airlines
Jul 10
ZRH11:55 amZurich
35h 20m
2 stops
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
Jul 17
DSM11:23 amDes Moines
13h 22m
1 stop
ZRH7:45 amZurich
$1,035
United Airlines
Jul 4
ZRH11:55 amZurich
29h 47m
2 stops
DSM10:42 amDes Moines
Aug 1
DSM6:50 pmDes Moines
29h 55m
1 stop
ZRH7:45 amZurich
$1,091

Air Canada flights from Zurich to Des Moines

Our best Air Canada deals on Zurich to Des Moines flight tickets
Air Canada
Jul 8
ZRH11:20 amZurich
18h 31m
3 stops
DSM10:51 pmDes Moines
Jul 17
DSM11:23 amDes Moines
15h 42m
2 stops
ZRH10:05 amZurich
$1,499
Air Canada
Jul 8
ZRH11:20 amZurich
18h 31m
3 stops
DSM10:51 pmDes Moines
Jul 17
DSM11:23 amDes Moines
16h 17m
3 stops
ZRH10:40 amZurich
$1,501
Air Canada
Jul 10
ZRH12:40 pmZurich
17h 11m
2 stops
DSM10:51 pmDes Moines
Jul 17
DSM11:23 amDes Moines
16h 17m
3 stops
ZRH10:40 amZurich
$1,650

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ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Wed 6/10

10:10 am-5:54 pm

1 stop14h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 6/14

10:24 am-11:05 am

2 stops17h 41m

$929

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Wed 6/10

10:10 am-5:54 pm

1 stop14h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 6/14

5:35 am-8:05 am

1 stop19h 30m

$984

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Wed 7/8

9:25 am-10:51 pm

2 stops20h 26m

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

8:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops17h 05m

$997

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Fri 7/10

11:55 am-4:15 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

11:23 am-7:45 am

1 stop13h 22m

$1,035

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Fri 7/10

9:45 am-11:58 pm

1 stop21h 13m

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

9:41 am-7:35 am

1 stop14h 54m

$1,041

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Sat 7/4

1:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops28h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

11:40 am-10:00 am

2 stops15h 20m

$1,081

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Sat 7/4

11:55 am-10:42 am

2 stops29h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

6:50 pm-7:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,091

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Sat 7/4

9:50 am-6:13 pm

1 stop15h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

6:50 pm-7:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,281

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Wed 6/10

7:05 am-7:25 pm

3 stops19h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 6/14

6:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops17h 30m

$1,344

ZurichDes Moines

ZRH - DSM

ZRHDSM

Zurich

Wed 7/8

11:20 am-10:51 pm

3 stops18h 31m

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

11:23 am-10:05 am

2 stops15h 42m

$1,499

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Fastest flight time

28h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Zurich to Des Moines takes 28h 10m
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Zurich to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Zurich to Des Moines

  • How far is Zurich to Des Moines by plane?

    Zurich and Des Moines are 4665.4 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 28h 10m.

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

    Prices for flights from Zurich Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

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

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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