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$795+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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CHI — ZNZ
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar

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 4, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:00 am
ORD
-
ZNZ
2 stops23h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/204:40 am
ZNZ
-
ORD
2 stops39h 07m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,119
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:00 am
ORD
-
ZNZ
2 stops29h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/278:40 pm
ZNZ
-
ORD
2 stops29h 01m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,140
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:20 am
ORD
-
ZNZ
2 stops29h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/48:40 pm
ZNZ
-
ORD
2 stops23h 07m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,173
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Fri 11/67:00 am
ORD
-
ZNZ
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/148:50 pm
ZNZ
-
ORD
2 stops24h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,194
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/151:00 pm
ORD
-
ZNZ
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/222:40 pm
ZNZ
-
ORD
2 stops34h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,207
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:30 am
ORD
-
ZNZ
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/172:40 pm
ZNZ
-
ORD
2 stops29h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,211

Find 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 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,119
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$795
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,749
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Zanzibar Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Zanzibar Intl flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar Intl
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/6

6:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/14

5:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,302
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

6:30 am-3:55 pm

3 stops25h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/17

8:40 pm-11:47 am

2 stops23h 07m

$1,333

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

6:50 pm-7:30 am

1 stop27h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/23

5:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,408

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/15

7:01 am-10:45 pm

3 stops31h 44m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/23

12:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,424

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

8:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop33h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/17

7:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,454

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

8:35 pm-6:10 am

1 stop25h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/17

7:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,454
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/30

8:10 pm-1:55 am

1 stop21h 45m

$847

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

2:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop39h 30m

$979

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/1

10:30 pm-6:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$997

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

8:10 pm-3:35 am

2 stops23h 25m

$1,049

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Deals found on 6/2

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Zanzibar?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Zanzibar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Zanzibar on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,385.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Zanzibar?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Zanzibar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Zanzibar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 08m.

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 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,Ethiopian Air, andJetBlue 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.

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

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 25h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, or Delta 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 $1,065. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from $1,152, and Qatar Airways, from $1,178. Kenya Airways is priced at 31% 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.

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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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,065Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,152Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,178Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,179Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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