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$913+ Cheap flights from Zambia to Illinois

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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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,366
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$913
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,424
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 July 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/139:35 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops46h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/275:31 pmORD - LUN
2 stops37h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 10/122:05 amLUN - ORD
2 stops38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/2712:50 pmORD - LUN
2 stops28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,277
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/137:20 amLUN - ORD
3 stops55h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/2710:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops43h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$1,393
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 stops37h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 11/115:10 pmORD - NLA
2 stops35h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,541
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/262:45 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 11/306:50 pmORD - LUN
1 stop36h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,620
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/62:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops31h 45mAir France
Wed 8/135:10 pmORD - LUN
2 stops37h 20mAir France
Deal found 7/29$1,625
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/122:10 amLUN - ORD
2 stops37h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/272:10 pmORD - LUN
3 stops41h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,753
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/134:00 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops30h 05mRwandAir
Mon 10/277:50 pmORD - LUN
3 stops36h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 7/30$1,754
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/122:05 amLUN - ORD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2710:15 amORD - LUN
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,817
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/111:10 pmORD - NLA
2 stops38h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,829
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:35 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Mon 10/278:45 pmORD - LUN
1 stop34h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/30$1,868

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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 July 30, 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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LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Mon 10/13

9:35 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops46h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

5:31 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$1,130

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sun 10/12

2:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

12:50 pm-12:40 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,277

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Mon 10/13

7:20 am-8:15 am

3 stops55h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

10:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$1,393

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Fri 11/7

1:20 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

5:10 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,541

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

$1,620

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sat 8/9

2:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

5:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,718

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sun 10/12

2:10 am-8:45 am

2 stops37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

2:10 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops41h 30m

$1,753

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Mon 10/13

4:00 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

7:50 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$1,754

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sun 10/12

2:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

10:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,817

NdolaChicago

NLA - ORD

NLAORD

Ndola

Fri 11/7

12:45 pm-8:15 am

3 stops51h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

1:10 pm-11:55 am

2 stops38h 45m

$1,829

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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 July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, and Air France 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,230 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • 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 $1,002. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Zambia to Illinois for a low price.

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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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,192Average$1,584FlexibilityNo 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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