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$581+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ZNZ
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Zanzibar

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/216:50 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/238:50 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,289
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/194:46 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops29h 44mQatar Airways
Fri 12/265:15 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop30h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,424
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/219:15 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops30h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/235:00 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$2,434
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/196:50 pmORD - ZNZ
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/265:15 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,681
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/218:00 amORD - ZNZ
3 stops25h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 12/238:50 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops33h 44mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,777

Find flight deals from Illinois to Zanzibar

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Zanzibar flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,074
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$581
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,974
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 December 18, 2025.
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ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/31

10:10 am-12:57 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,074

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

6:25 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/5

9:50 am-1:14 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,107

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

9:45 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/31

5:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 15m

$1,154

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

9:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 2/5

5:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 40m

$1,154

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

8:05 pm-7:30 am

1 stop27h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/3

5:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$1,162

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

11:25 am-1:05 am

2 stops29h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/24

4:35 am-6:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,194

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/24

12:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,211

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

4:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 1/20

9:50 am-4:20 pm

3 stops39h 30m

$1,228

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

7:20 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops37h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 4/24

3:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,229

St. LouisZanzibar

STL - ZNZ

STLZNZ

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/20

7:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops42h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 4/30

5:00 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,953

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zanzibar (average of $811). Flying from Illinois to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar from Illinois. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Zanzibar’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Zanzibar?

    Departing from Illinois to Zanzibar will take you 18h 10m. The distance between Illinois and Zanzibar is about 8371 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zanzibar (average of $811). Flying from Illinois to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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 Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,115Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,168Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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