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$730+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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CHI — ZNZ
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,410
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$730
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,743
From Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar Intl
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:15 amORD - ZNZ
1 stop24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1212:05 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/14$1,112
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:30 amORD - ZNZ
2 stops27h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 12/78:40 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops29h 56mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/15$1,130
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.
Thu 9/257:50 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop22h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/172:55 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,158
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:20 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 10/1811:20 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/15$1,226
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:55 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/88:20 amZNZ - ORD
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,239
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:05 pmORD - ZNZ
3 stops64h 15mSWISS
Sat 11/1511:35 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop25h 40mSWISS
Deal found 6/15$1,268
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:50 pmORD - ZNZ
3 stops49h 25mLufthansa
Sat 11/1511:35 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/15$1,367

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Zanzibar 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 Chicago to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 10/12

12:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,112

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

7:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 12/7

8:40 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$1,130

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

7:50 pm-1:55 am

1 stop22h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 10/17

2:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,158

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

7:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/18

11:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,226

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

7:55 pm-7:30 am

1 stop27h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/8

8:20 am-2:30 pm

3 stops39h 10m

$1,239

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

9:05 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops64h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/15

11:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,268

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

9:50 pm-8:15 am

3 stops49h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/15

11:35 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,367

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

7:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 40m

$730

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

5:01 am-10:35 pm

3 stops57h 34m

$747

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

2:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$800

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Zanzibar

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Zanzibar

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Chicago to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,758). 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.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. 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 Zanzibar. Reviews last updated June 16, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
3,591 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
781 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar from Chicago. On average, Zanzibar Intl has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 4 airlines. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Zanzibar’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Zanzibar round-trip from $1,449. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $1,571, and Ethiopian Air, from $1,591.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Zanzibar one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $730 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $800 and Turkish Airlines from $893 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Zanzibar?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Chicago to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,758). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Zanzibar

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Zanzibar. 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
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$881Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,115Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,168Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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