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$1,336+ Cheap flights from Zambia to Illinois

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LUN — ORD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,336
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,636
From Zambia to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($619 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($157 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 7/29:35 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops46h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/52:20 pmORD - LUN
2 stops40h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,336
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:20 pmNLA - ORD
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/289:20 pmORD - NLA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,394
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/63:25 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 6/206:36 pmORD - LUN
2 stops55h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,446
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/67:00 amLUN - ORD
4 stops56h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/179:45 amORD - LUN
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,567
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/61:20 pmNLA - ORD
2 stops33h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 11/175:00 pmORD - NLA
2 stops35h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,602
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/127:25 pmNLA - ORD
4 stops43h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/2810:15 amORD - NLA
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,670
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/142:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/217:05 pmORD - LUN
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,743
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/24:00 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops30h 05mRwandAir
Tue 8/57:20 pmORD - LUN
3 stops60h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 4/30$2,071

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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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Illinois

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LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 7/2

9:35 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops46h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

2:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$1,336

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Mon 5/12

4:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops48h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

9:20 pm-11:55 am

2 stops31h 35m

$1,394

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Fri 6/6

3:25 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/20

6:36 pm-8:40 am

2 stops55h 04m

$1,446

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Mon 5/12

7:25 pm-8:15 am

4 stops43h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

10:15 am-3:30 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$1,670

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sat 6/14

2:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

7:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,743

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Tue 7/1

2:10 am-8:15 am

2 stops37h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

10:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops46h 05m

$1,784

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 7/2

4:00 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

7:20 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops60h 30m

$2,071

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Deals found on 4/30

Best time to book a flight from Zambia to Illinois

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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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Zambia to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, United Airlines and Ethiopian Air. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

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
3,563 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

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
769 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

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.
RwandAir
7.1
Good
27 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

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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  • 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,192Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$1,275Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,550Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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