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Flights from Des Moines to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Boston, about 11h 07m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 07m
DSMZRHORD

Des Moines to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey11h 07mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Boston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD1h 54m connection19:30 ORD10:22 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 07m
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DSM Boston (BOS) ZRH
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: SWISS
Mon07:15 DSM10:51 BOS11h 24m connection22:15 BOS11:06 ZRHAllegiant Air + SWISS
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 51m
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3
DSM Atlanta (ATL) ZRH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 25m
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4
DSM Dallas (DFW) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 16m
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5
DSM New York (EWR) ZRH
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 27m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) ZRH
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,514 km4,666 miles
Journey time
11h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hZurich vs Des Moines
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
DSM → ZRH

Flights from Des Moines to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Boston and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,514 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Zurich?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Zurich?
Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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