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$726+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Zambia

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ORD — LUN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$1,084
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$726
(Kiwi.com)

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March

Average price

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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 February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/64:00 pmORD - LUN
2 stops39h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/139:35 pmLUN - ORD
2 stops46h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,084
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/191:22 pmORD - LUN
3 stops28h 58mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/222:10 amLUN - ORD
3 stops41h 17mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$1,296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/225:37 pmSTL - LUN
2 stops62h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/299:55 pmLUN - STL
2 stops42h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,376
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 10/27:20 pmORD - LUN
1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 10/97:30 amLUN - ORD
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,392
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/610:15 amORD - LUN
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/131:30 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,536
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/64:20 pmORD - LVI
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/131:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2811:04 amSTL - LUN
2 stops36h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/49:55 pmLUN - STL
2 stops30h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,636
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/68:35 pmORD - LUN
1 stop35h 00mEmirates
Sun 4/139:35 pmLUN - ORD
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$1,686
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/282:21 pmSTL - LUN
2 stops33h 29mQatar Airways
Tue 3/49:55 pmLUN - STL
2 stops30h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,755
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 6/65:10 pmORD - LVI
2 stops36h 25mAir France
Sat 6/141:15 pmLVI - ORD
2 stops32h 45mAir France
Deal found 2/19$1,820
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/217:50 pmORD - LUN
2 stops35h 10mRwandAir
Fri 3/282:40 pmLUN - ORD
3 stops31h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 2/19$2,100
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/284:38 pmSTL - LUN
3 stops36h 52mBritish Airways
Tue 3/47:30 amLUN - STL
3 stops46h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$2,281

Find flights from Illinois to Zambia within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

4:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Lusaka

Sun 4/13

9:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops46h 40m

$1,084

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

1:22 pm-1:20 am

3 stops28h 58m

Lusaka

Tue 4/22

2:10 am-12:27 pm

3 stops41h 17m

$1,296

St. LouisLusaka

STL - LUN

STLLUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/22

5:37 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops62h 23m

Lusaka

Sat 3/29

9:55 pm-8:58 am

2 stops42h 03m

$1,376

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

7:20 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Lusaka

Wed 4/23

3:25 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,429

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

10:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Lusaka

Sun 4/13

1:30 pm-8:05 am

3 stops49h 35m

$1,536

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

4:20 pm-9:45 am

2 stops34h 25m

Livingstone

Sun 4/13

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,546

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

8:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Lusaka

Sun 4/13

9:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,686

ChicagoLivingstone

ORD - LVI

ORDLVI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

5:10 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Livingstone

Sat 6/14

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,820

ChicagoLusaka

ORD - LUN

ORDLUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/21

7:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Lusaka

Fri 3/28

2:40 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops31h 50m

$2,100

St. LouisLusaka

STL - LUN

STLLUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/22

4:26 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops38h 04m

Lusaka

Sat 3/29

2:15 pm-3:46 pm

3 stops32h 31m

$2,314

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Zambia

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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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Zambia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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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 February 20, 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
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
8,766 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 $875. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,111 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $4,163 one-way.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Zambia 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 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$877Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,327Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,438Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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