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How to get fromZurich to Des Moinesby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Des Moines by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ZRH - DSM
    16h 18m
    $672–1,937

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ZRH - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    18h 8m
    $381–1,341

  3. Fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ZRH - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 6m
    $440–1,271

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ZRH - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 18m
    $432–1,278

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$601Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,683.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 18m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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