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$791+ Cheap flights from Zambia to Illinois

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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 November 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/252:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/134:30 pmORD - LUN
2 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,327
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:10 amLUN - ORD
2 stops37h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/132:10 pmORD - LUN
2 stops40h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,455
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops32h 55mKLM
Fri 3/205:25 pmORD - LUN
2 stops37h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/1$1,481
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:10 amLUN - ORD
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/202:10 pmORD - LUN
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,541
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:10 amLUN - ORD
2 stops37h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/1310:15 amORD - LUN
4 stops48h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/1$1,609
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/141:20 pmNLA - ORD
2 stops35h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 11/188:40 pmORD - NLA
2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,661
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/263:45 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/309:45 amORD - LUN
2 stops45h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/31$1,727
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:35 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops50h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/202:10 pmORD - LUN
2 stops40h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,735
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:10 amLUN - ORD
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1310:15 amORD - LUN
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,759
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/1412:45 pmNLA - ORD
3 stops50h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/181:10 pmORD - NLA
2 stops38h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/31$3,747
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 11/1412:45 pmNLA - ORD
3 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/181:00 pmORD - NLA
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$11,132

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 November 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,327
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$791
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,613
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zambia to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zambia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Return

Price

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 12/24

2:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops37h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

2:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,455

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Fri 12/5

2:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops37h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

2:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,541

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 12/24

2:10 am-7:40 am

2 stops37h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

10:15 am-5:20 pm

4 stops48h 05m

$1,609

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Fri 11/14

1:20 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

8:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,661

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-3:20 pm

2 stops45h 35m

$1,727

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 12/24

2:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops37h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,759

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sat 12/6

9:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

8:05 pm-7:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,760

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Fri 11/14

12:45 pm-7:35 am

3 stops50h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

1:10 pm-11:55 am

2 stops38h 45m

$3,747

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Fri 11/14

12:45 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

1:00 pm-11:55 am

2 stops38h 55m

$11,132

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sat 11/15

4:30 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops52h 15m

$807

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Deals found on 11/1

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Zambia to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 November 2, 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
3,661 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
3,661 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
1,482 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
882 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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

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  • How long is the flight from Zambia to Illinois?

    Departing from Zambia to Illinois will take you 35h 40m. There are 8170 mi between Zambia and Illinois. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,266Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$1,275Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,576Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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