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$1,045+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zambia

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LUN
12월 23 — 12월 301
화 12/23
화 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11월 23, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
일 12/289:45 amORD - LUN
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
수 12/313:10 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,650
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토 12/279:45 amORD - LUN
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
수 12/313:10 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,695
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
토 12/279:45 amORD - LUN
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
화 12/303:10 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,713
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
일 12/289:45 amORD - LUN
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
목 1/13:10 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,743
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
토 12/279:45 amORD - LUN
1 stop19h 25mEthiopian Air
목 1/13:10 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,788

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zambia

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,045
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June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,433
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Zambia that are best for you.

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ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

목 4/2

11:25 am-1:10 am

2 stops30h 45m

Lusaka

화 4/28

2:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 30m

$1,045

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

목 3/19

2:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

월 3/30

3:10 pm-8:45 am

2 stops48h 35m

$1,318

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

목 4/2

7:30 am-5:25 pm

3 stops26h 55m

Lusaka

수 4/29

10:00 am-5:41 pm

3 stops38h 41m

$1,346

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

월 2/16

1:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

수 2/25

2:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops37h 25m

$1,399

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

화 3/3

1:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

토 3/7

3:10 pm-7:35 am

2 stops48h 25m

$1,413

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

목 4/2

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Lusaka

화 4/28

2:10 am-8:15 am

2 stops37h 05m

$1,476

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

월 2/16

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Lusaka

수 2/25

2:10 am-7:40 am

2 stops37h 30m

$1,476

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

일 2/1

6:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 50m

Livingstone

수 2/4

2:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$2,008

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

토 12/27

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,068

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

토 12/27

4:38 pm-9:15 am

2 stops56h 37m

$1,186

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Zambia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Zambia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zambia (average of $1,052). Flying from Chicago to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,463). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Zambia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11월 23, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Zambia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zambia. 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 Zambia. Reviews last updated 11월 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Chicago to Zambia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
896 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Zambia?

    Departing from Chicago to Zambia will take you 30h 45m. There are 8263 mi between Chicago and Zambia. 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 Chicago to Zambia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,068. Turkish Airlines flights start at $1,204 while deals on British Airways start at $1,329 one-way.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Zambia 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 Chicago to Zambia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zambia (average of $1,052). Flying from Chicago to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,463). 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 Chicago to Zambia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Zambia. 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 11월 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,366Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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