HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Zambia

$1,239+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LUN
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Illinois to Zambia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Zambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Zambia flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,010
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,291
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Lusaka flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Lusaka flights.
Search Deals
From Illinois to Zambia
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($287 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Illinois to Zambia

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/33:45 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops30h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,604
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/59:45 amORD - LUN
3 stops52h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/312:10 amLUN - ORD
3 stops44h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,647
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:10 amLUN - ORD
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,812
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/131:05 pmORD - LUN
3 stops28h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/203:10 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$2,127
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:20 pmORD - LVI
2 stops59h 15mKLM
Mon 11/172:00 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops33h 10mKLM
Deal found 10/28$3,006

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Zambia that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Zambia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

5:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops60h 10m

Lusaka

Sun 2/22

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,239

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

4:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Lusaka

Fri 1/23

2:15 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,252

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

1:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Lusaka

Sat 2/21

2:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops61h 25m

$1,296

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 2/22

3:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,406

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

7:01 am-5:25 pm

3 stops26h 24m

Lusaka

Sun 2/22

10:00 am-5:37 pm

3 stops39h 37m

$1,500

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 1/19

3:10 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops31h 15m

$1,569

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

9:45 am-1:10 pm

2 stops43h 25m

Lusaka

Fri 1/23

12:20 pm-7:40 am

3 stops27h 20m

$1,588

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 1/19

3:10 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops31h 15m

$1,610

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

9:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Lusaka

Wed 1/14

2:10 am-2:25 pm

3 stops44h 15m

$1,627

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

9:45 am-9:55 pm

3 stops52h 10m

Lusaka

Wed 12/31

2:10 am-2:20 pm

3 stops44h 10m

$1,647

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/30

Showing 1-10 of 14 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Zambia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zambia from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Zambia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Zambia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Zambia?

    Departing from Illinois to Zambia will take you 19h 25m. Illinois and Zambia are separated by a distance of 8263 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Zambia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Illinois to Zambia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Accra flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos flights
Dulles Intl to Lagos flights
Newark to Cairo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca flights
Dulles Intl to Accra flights
Newark to Lagos flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
LaGuardia to Cairo flights
Los Angeles to Cairo flights
Dulles Intl to Cairo flights
Atlanta to Lagos flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Lagos flights
Hobby to Lagos flights
Baltimore to Lagos flights
Reagan-National to Lagos flights
Newark to Accra flights
Dulles Intl to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
LaGuardia to Lagos flights
Dulles Intl to Casablanca flights
Newark to Marrakech flights
Newark to OR Tambo flights
George Bush Intcntl to Lagos flights
O'Hare Intl to Lagos flights
San Francisco to Cairo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights
O'Hare Intl to Cairo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo flights
Reagan-National to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Marrakech flights
LaGuardia to Accra flights
Newark to Casablanca flights
Seattle to Cairo flights
Boston to Casablanca flights
Reagan-National to Cairo flights
Newark to Cape Town flights
Newark to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Baltimore to Cairo flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Cairo flights
Love Field to Lagos flights
Reagan-National to Accra flights
Atlanta to Marrakech flights
Baltimore to Accra flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Abidjan flights
Baltimore to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
LaGuardia to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
LaGuardia to Casablanca flights
Boston to Cairo flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Zambia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,382Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.