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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Switzerland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$751
Geneva
Geneva2 stops$826
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$751
Geneva
Geneva2 stops$826
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Switzerland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to Switzerland right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Des Moines to Switzerland on KAYAK in the last week:

• Zurich (ZRH) from $751
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) from $762
• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) from $826

Which airport in Switzerland is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Switzerland are:

• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) (avg. price $817)
• Zurich (ZRH) (avg. price $899)
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) (avg. price $1,128)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Switzerland?

Saturday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Switzerland, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 39% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Switzerland?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Switzerland during the evening with average prices of $849. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,067.

Key details for Des Moines to Switzerland flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$394
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Geneva

Your Des Moines to Switzerland flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland?

    Fares from Des Moines to Switzerland are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $727 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to Switzerland?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to Switzerland have ranged from $727 to $1,077.

  • What are the main airports serving Switzerland?

    Switzerland has 7 airports. The three busiest are Zurich (ZRH) (62% of arrivals), Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) (31%) and Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) (8%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to Switzerland?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to Switzerland. However, United Airlines offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Switzerland?

    On flights from Des Moines to Switzerland you can book Economy Class or Premium Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Switzerland?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Switzerland include:

    • Hallenstadion
    • Geneva International Conference Centre

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Switzerland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Saturday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 39% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Des Moines. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Zurich, which is the most popular destination in Switzerland. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Interlaken, Lucerne and Geneva.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to Switzerland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Switzerland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8694 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
Airline reviews

We experienced delays in small increments that added up to more than an hour. At the gate, staff showed little concern and compared our delay with the inbound flight’s two-hour tarmac wait, which didn’t address our situation. Once onboard, the flight attendants seemed tired and unfriendly. I understand delays are frustrating for everyone, but passengers shouldn’t feel blamed for them. During the flight, a bright light above the emergency exit stayed on. It was concerning, and no one explained it or offered passengers the option to move. After landing, we waited about 30 minutes on the tarmac for a gate, then waited again for an agent to connect the plane to the terminal. From the Reagan gate staff to the cabin crew and RDU personnel, the service felt dismissive throughout. Overall, this was a stressful trip and a very disappointing customer-service experience

4.0 OkayRonald, Oct 2026
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We experienced delays in small increments that added up to more than an hour. At the gate, staff showed little concern and compared our delay with the inbound flight’s two-hour tarmac wait, which didn’t address our situation. Once onboard, the flight attendants seemed tired and unfriendly. I understand delays are frustrating for everyone, but passengers shouldn’t feel blamed for them. During the flight, a bright light above the emergency exit stayed on. It was concerning, and no one explained it or offered passengers the option to move. After landing, we waited about 30 minutes on the tarmac for a gate, then waited again for an agent to connect the plane to the terminal. From the Reagan gate staff to the cabin crew and RDU personnel, the service felt dismissive throughout. Overall, this was a stressful trip and a very disappointing customer-service experience

My flight from Atlanta to Oklahoma City was delayed multiple times. I ended up arriving in Oklahoma City nearly two hours later at around 1:50 am the following morning. This was a highly disappointing experience.

My Delta flight 2423 from Atlanta to Oklahoma City got delayed multiple times. It was originally scheduled to depart at 10:41 pm EST with a 11:58 pm CST arrival in Oklahoma City. However, after multiple delays, the flight finally departed Atlanta at around 12:40 am and arrived in Oklahoma City at around 1:50 am. What was even more disappointing was that none of the crew members acknowledged, let alone apologize, for the delays. These delays were not due to weather and were only due to operational/mechanical issues on the part of Delta. As a former Platinum SkyMiles member, I valued loyalty with Delta. However, after having similar experiences in the recent past, I'll be switching my loyalty over to American Airlines going forward. This was a highly disappointing experience.

Love Delta. I'll take connections to stay on Delta even if another airline has a direct flight.

The main issue was the quantity of the drink. The hostess gave only half cup full of the soft drink. I was thirsty and was expecting full glass like every other time.

Delta always provides stellar service. I am always impressed and will try my best to travel via Delta if I can afford it.

Everything was pretty good. I would like to have more drinks (water) during four hours of the flight.

This flight was the flight we missed due to deltas delay at our first airport going TO Atlanta.

Wi-fi was out for the whole flight. I pay a premium to fly Delta because it has wifi and because it was out I didn’t get to work on anything I wanted to. I’ll have to make it up later this week by spending less time with my family.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

We were forced to eat vegetarian food because non veg food ran out. The breakfast was mediocre.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Flight was delayed from 35 minute delayed aircraft arrival to 90 minute delay causing us to miss international connecting flight on SWISS resulting in 16 hour delay to reach detonation causing significant angst, monetary loss and discomfort. SWISS transfer desk and staff was like robots not willing to help at all.

Not the best. Mean. Didn’t give any value to me being a united silver member and lots of attitude.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

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