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$970+ Cheap flights from Zambia to Illinois

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LUN — ORD
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zambia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zambia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,631
(oojo)

One-way from

$970
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,587
From Zambia to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from Zambia to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zambia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/23:45 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/510:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops46h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,688
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 7/23:25 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 8/56:00 amORD - LUN
2 stops49h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,733
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Wed 7/24:00 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops30h 05mRwandAir
Tue 8/57:20 pmORD - LUN
3 stops60h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 4/23$2,071

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LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Fri 5/9

3:25 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

6:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops55h 00m

$1,631

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Thu 5/8

2:10 am-8:15 am

2 stops37h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

10:15 am-3:20 pm

3 stops46h 05m

$1,672

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Wed 7/2

4:00 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

7:20 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops60h 30m

$2,071

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Mon 5/5

9:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops46h 40m

$970

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sun 6/1

3:25 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$982

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sun 5/4

2:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 35m

$999

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Sun 6/1

1:35 pm-8:15 am

3 stops25h 40m

$1,030

LusakaChicago

LUN - ORD

LUNORD

Lusaka

Mon 5/5

9:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,336

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Deals found on 4/23

Best time to book a flight from Zambia to Illinois

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZM to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Zambia to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Zambia to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,775 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zambia to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $970. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Zambia to Illinois for a low price.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zambia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Zambia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Zambia to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Zambia to Illinois. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,192Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$1,275Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,550Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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