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$710+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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ORD — ZNZ
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Zanzibar

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Zanzibar flight deals. Data was last updated August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$976
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$710
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,505
From Illinois to Zanzibar Intl
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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 August 2, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/46:28 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops41h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/114:55 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops44h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$976
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 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 8/1$1,062
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/67:00 amORD - ZNZ
2 stops29h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 9/148:55 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops28h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,089
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/97:50 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/242:55 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,195
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 45mSWISS
Deal found 7/31$1,268
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/2112:35 pmSTL - ZNZ
2 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Thu 8/2811:25 amZNZ - STL
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/31$1,993
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:00 amSTL - ZNZ
2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 8/2811:20 pmZNZ - STL
2 stops56h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$2,281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/211:10 pmSTL - ZNZ
2 stops37h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/285:00 pmZNZ - STL
3 stops33h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$17,192

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

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ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

6:28 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops41h 22m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/11

4:55 am-5:22 pm

2 stops44h 27m

$976

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

$1,062

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-8:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/14

8:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,089

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

7:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops23h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 10/24

2:55 am-11:05 am

2 stops40h 10m

$1,195

St. LouisZanzibar

STL - ZNZ

STLZNZ

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/21

12:35 pm-7:30 am

2 stops34h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 8/28

11:25 am-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,993

St. LouisZanzibar

STL - ZNZ

STLZNZ

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops42h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 8/28

11:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops56h 39m

$2,281

St. LouisZanzibar

STL - ZNZ

STLZNZ

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/21

1:10 pm-10:50 am

2 stops37h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 8/28

5:00 pm-6:59 pm

3 stops33h 59m

$17,192

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

7:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 40m

$710

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

3:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$765

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$850

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Zanzibar

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Illinois to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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 August 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Austrian Airlines, and SWISS from Illinois to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,301 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,301 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,301 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,301 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,301 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,905 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,301 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Illinois to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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 Illinois to Zanzibar

Discover the top 4 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 August 2, 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$1,194Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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