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$935+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Zambia

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,240
(oojo)

One-way from

$935
(oojo)

Popular in

August

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November

Average price

$1,567
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Zambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Zambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 5/74:03 pmORD - LUN
3 stops26h 17mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/182:10 amLUN - ORD
3 stops50h 44mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/2$1,240
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 5/711:25 amORD - LUN
2 stops30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/182:05 amLUN - ORD
2 stops38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,304
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 5/76:00 amORD - LUN
2 stops43h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 5/192:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops31h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,336
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:10 pmORD - LUN
2 stops37h 20mAir France
Mon 5/192:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops31h 45mAir France
Deal found 4/3$1,375
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:10 amORD - LUN
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:15 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,460
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:35 pmORD - LUN
1 stop35h 00mEmirates
Mon 5/199:35 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 4/3$1,595
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1610:25 pmORD - LVI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/231:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,794
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1710:15 amORD - LVI
3 stops65h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/246:05 pmLVI - ORD
4 stops45h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/2$1,861
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:10 amORD - LUN
3 stops27h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 5/712:45 amLUN - ORD
3 stops47h 44mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,973
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1710:25 pmORD - LVI
2 stops31h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 5/241:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops33h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,988
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/309:15 amSTL - LUN
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/149:35 pmLUN - STL
2 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$2,353
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:20 pmORD - LVI
3 stops62h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 5/241:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$2,414

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Zambia 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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Zambia that are best for you.

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ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

4:03 pm-1:20 am

3 stops26h 17m

Lusaka

Sun 5/18

2:10 am-9:54 pm

3 stops50h 44m

$1,240

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

11:25 am-1:05 am

2 stops30h 40m

Lusaka

Sun 5/18

2:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 35m

$1,304

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops43h 40m

Lusaka

Mon 5/19

2:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,336

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

5:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Lusaka

Mon 5/19

2:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$1,375

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

7:10 am-11:55 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Lusaka

Tue 5/20

6:15 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,460

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

8:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Lusaka

Mon 5/19

9:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,595

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

10:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Livingstone

Fri 5/23

1:15 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,794

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

10:15 am-10:55 am

3 stops65h 40m

Livingstone

Sat 5/24

6:05 pm-8:15 am

4 stops45h 10m

$1,861

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

7:10 am-5:25 pm

3 stops27h 15m

Lusaka

Wed 5/7

12:45 am-5:29 pm

3 stops47h 44m

$1,973

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

10:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Livingstone

Sat 5/24

1:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,988

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

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Rainfall in Zambia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zambia ranges from 0.4 - 7.9 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Zambia when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Zambia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zambia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zambia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zambia. 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 Zambia. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways and Air France from Illinois to Zambia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

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
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

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
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,427 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,750 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
764 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $935. Air France flights start at $953 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $2,267 one-way.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zambia (average of $984). Flying from Illinois to Zambia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,980). 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 Zambia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Zambia. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$877Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,396Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,438Average$2,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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