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$584+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZNZ
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
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 October 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,064
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$584
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,164
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($195 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 October 2, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/210:15 amORD - ZNZ
1 stop24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1212:05 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/30$1,052
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:20 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/611:35 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,109
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/810:15 amORD - ZNZ
1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/155:00 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops23h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/1$1,137
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:20 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops31h 00mLufthansa
Sat 12/611:35 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/1$1,138
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 10/2710:15 amORD - ZNZ
1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/112:05 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops28h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/30$1,141
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/165:20 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop18h 55mAir France
Mon 11/2410:50 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops25h 20mAir France
Deal found 10/1$1,145
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 - ZNZ
1 stop24h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/125:00 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/2$1,186
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/211:50 amORD - ZNZ
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/114:05 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,195
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sat 11/156:33 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops53h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/214:55 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops40h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,196

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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 October 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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Zanzibar

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ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

10:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 10/15

5:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 15m

$1,137

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 11/12

5:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 40m

$1,186

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

11:50 am-4:30 am

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 12/11

4:05 am-6:25 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,195

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

10:35 am-4:15 am

3 stops56h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/22

2:40 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$1,196

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

9:50 pm-8:20 am

3 stops25h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 12/6

11:35 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,220

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

11:50 am-4:30 am

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 12/5

4:05 am-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

$1,244

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

11:50 am-4:30 am

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 11/21

5:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,261

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

8:20 pm-4:30 am

2 stops23h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/23

4:05 am-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

$1,266

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

8:40 am-7:50 am

3 stops39h 10m

$584

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

1:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$612

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 $1,744). 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.

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 October 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways from Chicago to Zanzibar have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,984 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,984 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,984 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
865 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,984 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,984 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Zanzibar in 18h 40m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago and Zanzibar is about 8371 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Zanzibar round-trip from $945. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $986, and Ethiopian Air, from $1,115. Kenya Airways is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $1,744). 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 October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,115Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,168Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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