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$1,048+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zambia

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

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:25 amORD - LUN
2 stops30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/142:05 amLUN - ORD
2 stops26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,048
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 9/94:50 pmORD - LUN
2 stops38h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/309:35 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops46h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,084
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:20 pmORD - LUN
1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 10/164:00 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops54h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,268
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Thu 10/210:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops52h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/167:00 amLUN - ORD
4 stops32h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,276
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:10 pmORD - LUN
2 stops37h 20mAir France
Mon 5/192:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops31h 45mAir France
Deal found 4/30$1,378
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:00 amORD - LUN
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/510:00 amLUN - ORD
3 stops35h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,655
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/28:35 pmORD - LUN
1 stop35h 00mEmirates
Thu 10/169:35 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,686
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Fri 8/14:55 pmORD - LVI
2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 8/131:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops33h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,755
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:30 amORD - LUN
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 10/1512:45 amLUN - ORD
3 stops43h 33mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,784
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Sat 6/144:55 pmORD - LVI
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/211:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,828
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Sun 8/37:20 pmORD - LVI
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 8/131:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,965
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Mon 7/147:20 pmORD - LUN
3 stops36h 30mRwandAir
Fri 7/254:00 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops30h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 4/30$2,136

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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 May 1, 2025.
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

Mon 9/1

11:25 am-1:05 am

2 stops30h 40m

Lusaka

Sun 9/14

2:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,048

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

4:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Lusaka

Tue 9/30

9:35 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops46h 32m

$1,084

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

7:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Lusaka

Thu 10/16

4:00 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops54h 25m

$1,268

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

10:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops52h 20m

Lusaka

Thu 10/16

7:00 am-8:15 am

4 stops32h 15m

$1,276

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Lusaka

Thu 6/5

10:00 am-2:11 pm

3 stops35h 11m

$1,655

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

8:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Lusaka

Thu 10/16

9:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,686

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

4:55 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Livingstone

Wed 8/13

1:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,755

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

7:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Lusaka

Wed 10/15

12:45 am-1:18 pm

3 stops43h 33m

$1,784

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

4:55 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Livingstone

Sat 6/21

1:15 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,828

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

7:20 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Livingstone

Wed 8/13

1:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$1,965

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Rainfall in Zambia by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Zambia when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Zambia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zambia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and United Airlines from Chicago to Zambia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,218 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,218 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,218 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,218 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,218 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,791 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,218 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,218 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$877Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,346Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,438Average$2,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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