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$774+ Cheap flights from Zambia to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — ORD
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zambia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zambia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,271
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$774
(oojo)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January
From Zambia to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from Zambia to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zambia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/251:40 amLUN - ORD
2 stops24h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/308:20 pmORD - LUN
2 stops44h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,271
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/234:20 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops46h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/910:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops53h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,333
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/234:20 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops46h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/110:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops29h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/16$1,418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/299:35 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops45h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/144:00 pmORD - LUN
2 stops39h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,492
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:20 pmNLA - ORD
2 stops35h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 11/116:30 pmORD - NLA
2 stops34h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,510
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:40 amLUN - ORD
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/141:55 pmORD - LUN
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,552
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/712:45 pmNLA - ORD
3 stops51h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/111:10 pmORD - NLA
2 stops62h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,584
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:40 amLUN - ORD
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/11:55 pmORD - LUN
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,613

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zambia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Zambia

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Illinois

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Depart

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LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Tue 11/25

1:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

8:20 pm-12:40 am

2 stops44h 20m

$1,271

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Mon 9/29

9:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops45h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

4:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,492

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Fri 11/7

1:20 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

8:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,510

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Mon 9/29

6:40 am-8:45 am

2 stops33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

1:55 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops48h 40m

$1,552

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Fri 11/7

12:45 pm-7:55 am

3 stops51h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

1:10 pm-11:55 am

2 stops62h 45m

$1,584

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 11/26

3:45 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

9:45 am-2:40 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$1,754

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Tue 11/25

2:10 am-7:55 am

2 stops37h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

1:10 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops65h 30m

$1,785

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 11/26

2:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

6:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,825

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Tue 10/14

2:10 am-8:45 am

2 stops37h 35m

$774

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 10/15

3:00 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$881

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Deals found on 9/15

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZM to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Zambia to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from Zambia to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Air France, and Ethiopian Air from Zambia to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,468 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zambia to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Zambia to Illinois?

    Departing from Zambia to Illinois will take you 24h 45m. There are 8263 mi between Zambia and Illinois. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zambia to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $774. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Zambia to Illinois for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zambia to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zambia to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zambia to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zambia to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zambia to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zambia to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zambia to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Zambia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Zambia to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Zambia to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,266Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$1,275Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,576Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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