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$691+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Zambia

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Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,090
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$691
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,904
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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 June 16, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 8/2511:25 amORD - LUN
2 stops30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/282:05 amLUN - ORD
2 stops38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,090
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 7/910:15 amORD - LUN
3 stops52h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/251:35 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops49h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/15$1,377
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 8/185:10 pmORD - LUN
2 stops37h 20mAir France
Sun 12/212:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops32h 55mAir France
Deal found 6/14$1,569
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/257:20 pmORD - LUN
3 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 8/293:25 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/15$1,584
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 8/258:35 pmORD - LUN
1 stop35h 00mEmirates
Fri 8/299:35 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 6/15$1,636
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 7/125:10 pmORD - LUN
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1810:00 amLUN - ORD
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,785
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 6/2310:30 pmORD - LUN
2 stops32h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 7/102:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,933
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 8/59:26 amSTL - LUN
2 stops45h 59mQatar Airways
Thu 8/219:25 pmLUN - STL
2 stops52h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/16$2,071
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3110:15 amORD - LVI
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/71:15 pmLVI - ORD
3 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$2,082
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 8/39:15 pmORD - LVI
2 stops32h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 8/131:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops33h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/14$2,178
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/48:00 amSTL - LUN
3 stops34h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/212:05 amLUN - STL
3 stops44h 39mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/16$2,297
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 7/297:00 amORD - LVI
2 stops43h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 8/56:05 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops25h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/14$2,363

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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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Zambia that are best for you.

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ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

11:25 am-1:05 am

2 stops30h 40m

Lusaka

Thu 8/28

2:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 35m

$1,090

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

10:15 am-9:55 pm

3 stops52h 40m

Lusaka

Fri 7/25

1:35 pm-8:15 am

3 stops49h 40m

$1,377

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

5:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Lusaka

Sun 12/21

2:15 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,569

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops36h 40m

Lusaka

Fri 8/29

3:25 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,584

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

8:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Lusaka

Fri 8/29

9:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,636

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/12

5:10 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops41h 15m

Lusaka

Fri 7/18

10:00 am-3:00 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$1,785

St. LouisLusaka

STL - LUN

STLLUN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/5

9:26 am-2:25 pm

2 stops45h 59m

Lusaka

Thu 8/21

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops52h 05m

$2,071

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

10:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops43h 20m

Livingstone

Thu 8/7

1:15 pm-8:15 am

3 stops50h 00m

$2,082

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

9:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Livingstone

Wed 8/13

1:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$2,178

St. LouisLusaka

STL - LUN

STLLUN

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/4

8:00 am-1:05 am

3 stops34h 05m

Lusaka

Thu 8/21

2:05 am-3:44 pm

3 stops44h 39m

$2,297

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

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Rainfall in Zambia by month

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

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 June 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air France and Qatar Airways from Illinois to Zambia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,466 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,585 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,852 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois 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 $796. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,387 while deals on Emirates start at $1,423 one-way.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from Illinois to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,980). 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 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,201Average$2,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,346Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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