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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zurich to Des Moines.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Des Moines takes 00m, covering 4,666 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Des Moines range from $988 to $1,586, with an average of $1,105 over the past 12 months. Anything below $988 counts as a good deal.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $929 to $1,025. That means the highest observed fare was about 10% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $962, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Zurich to Des Moines usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

Connecting flights from Zurich to Des Moines most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 27% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Zurich to Des Moines. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $994 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,755, a difference of $761.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 40m, compared with 14h 12m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Des Moines is 6 hours behind Zurich (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.