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$699+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zambia

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CHI — LUN
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,135
(oojo)

One-way from

$724
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,727
From Chicago (CHI) to Zambia
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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 July 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1811:25 amORD - LUN
2 stops30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/42:05 amLUN - ORD
2 stops38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,001
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/26:55 pmORD - LUN
1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 11/184:00 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops54h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,135
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1710:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops46h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/51:35 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops25h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/29$1,220
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/154:55 pmORD - LVI
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/221:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,848
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/37:15 pmORD - LVI
2 stops34h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 8/131:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops33h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,943
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:45 pmORD - LVI
2 stops32h 50mEmirates
Mon 11/172:00 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops32h 55mEmirates
Deal found 6/29$2,034
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/147:20 pmORD - LVI
2 stops58h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 8/211:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$2,309
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 12/127:30 amORD - LVI
2 stops42h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 12/216:00 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops31h 36mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/28$2,413

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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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Chicago

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Zambia

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

11:25 am-1:05 am

2 stops30h 40m

Lusaka

Thu 9/4

2:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 35m

$1,001

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops60h 40m

Lusaka

Sat 9/27

9:25 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,207

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

10:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops46h 05m

Lusaka

Fri 9/5

1:35 pm-8:15 am

3 stops25h 40m

$1,220

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

4:55 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Livingstone

Fri 8/22

1:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,848

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

7:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Livingstone

Wed 8/13

1:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,943

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

7:20 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops58h 15m

Livingstone

Thu 8/21

1:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$2,309

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

7:50 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops58h 20m

$699

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

10:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops46h 05m

$793

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

7:20 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops58h 15m

$863

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/28

11:25 am-1:05 am

2 stops30h 40m

$877

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Deals found on 6/29

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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 July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, and Qatar Airways 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,886 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
789 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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  • 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 $793. Qatar Airways flights start at $863 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $877 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from Chicago to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,966). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,346Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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