Zambia

$799+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zambia

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LUN
Mar 24 — Mar 311
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zambia

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Zambia
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 February 22, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:25 am
ORD
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LUN
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/711:55 am
LUN
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ORD
1 stop28h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,035
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/89:20 pm
ORD
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LUN
2 stops33h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/122:40 pm
LUN
-
ORD
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,043
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 9/217:20 pm
ORD
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LUN
2 stops36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/39:25 pm
LUN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,088
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 5/27:20 pm
ORD
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LUN
2 stops60h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/99:25 pm
LUN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/18$1,104
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 9/247:20 pm
ORD
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LUN
2 stops60h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/69:25 pm
LUN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,132
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 5/24:20 pm
ORD
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LUN
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:15 pm
LUN
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ORD
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,200
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:50 pm
ORD
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LVI
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/161:15 pm
LVI
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ORD
2 stops57h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,638
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 3/66:50 pm
ORD
-
LVI
2 stops33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/151:15 pm
LVI
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ORD
2 stops33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/18$1,661
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 11/16:50 pm
ORD
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LVI
2 stops33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/51:15 pm
LVI
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ORD
2 stops33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,734
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/611:50 am
ORD
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LVI
3 stops45h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/151:15 pm
LVI
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ORD
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,888

Find flight deals from Chicago to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,035
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$799
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,241
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Lusaka flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Zambia
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Zambia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($338 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Zambia 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 February 22, 2026.
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ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

9:20 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 3/12

2:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 25m

$1,043

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops60h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 5/9

9:25 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,104

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

4:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 20m

Lusaka

Sat 5/9

6:15 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,200

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

4:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 20m

Lusaka

Sat 5/9

6:15 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,200

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

4:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 50m

Lusaka

Wed 4/29

2:15 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,225

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

4:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 5/7

2:15 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,228

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

4:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 50m

Lusaka

Tue 5/19

2:15 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,229

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

4:20 pm-1:05 am

2 stops25h 45m

Lusaka

Fri 5/8

10:00 am-3:10 pm

3 stops36h 10m

$1,254

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Lusaka

Tue 5/19

3:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 05m

$1,341

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

6:50 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Livingstone

Mon 3/16

1:15 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops57h 30m

$1,638

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Zambia

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zambia (average of $991). Flying from Chicago to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,876). 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.

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 February 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, 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.

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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 33h 20m. 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.

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zambia (average of $991). Flying from Chicago to Zambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,876). 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 February 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,366Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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