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Flights from Zurich to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 11h 51m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 51m
ZRHDSMORD

Zurich to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey11h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Des Moines

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

1
ZRH Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat13:15 ZRH15:49 ORD1h 11m connection17:00 ORD18:06 DSMSWISS + United Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 51m
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ZRH Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri11:30 ZRH15:40 ATL1h 20m connection17:00 ATL17:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 24m
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3
ZRH Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 16m
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4
ZRH Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 32m
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5
ZRH New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 27m
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ZRH Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 21m
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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 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hDes Moines vs Zurich
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ZRH → DSM

Flights from Zurich to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas. 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 Zurich to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,514 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Philadelphia (PHL). SWISS flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Des Moines?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Zurich.

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