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$608+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZNZ
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,003
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,211
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Zanzibar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Zanzibar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:35 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/298:40 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,003
This Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:20 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops36h 35mAustrian Airlines
Wed 5/145:00 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops28h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,026
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/1$1,115
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:20 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop21h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/104:15 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,141
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:25 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Thu 12/1110:15 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops25h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/1$1,166
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/227:20 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop28h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/2911:20 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop23h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,182
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 5/177:00 amORD - ZNZ
2 stops28h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 5/248:40 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops28h 49mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,190
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.
Fri 11/76:55 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 11/1510:45 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:55 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1510:45 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,281
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:20 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops33h 00mKLM
Fri 5/2310:10 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops36h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/1$1,302
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.
Sat 5/177:05 pmORD - ZNZ
3 stops52h 05mSWISS
Sat 5/248:40 amZNZ - ORD
3 stops35h 30mSWISS
Deal found 4/2$1,401
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/39:40 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops25h 50mLufthansa
Tue 6/108:40 amZNZ - ORD
3 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,439

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Zanzibar that are best for you.

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ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

6:35 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 4/29

8:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,003

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

4:20 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/14

5:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,026

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

10:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/26

12:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,153

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

7:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 4/29

11:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,182

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/24

8:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops28h 49m

$1,190

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

11:25 am-3:30 am

2 stops32h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 5/14

4:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 10m

$1,205

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

4:20 pm-9:20 am

2 stops33h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 5/23

10:10 am-2:10 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,302

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

7:05 pm-7:10 am

3 stops52h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 5/24

8:40 am-12:10 pm

3 stops35h 30m

$1,401

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

9:40 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/10

8:40 am-11:25 am

3 stops34h 45m

$1,439

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

5:55 pm-7:10 am

3 stops29h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 6/10

8:40 am-11:55 am

3 stops35h 15m

$1,473

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Zanzibar flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Zanzibar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Zanzibar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Chicago to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 CHI to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Zanzibar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 April 2, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
771 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Most people fly into Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) if they book a flight to Zanzibar from Chicago. On average, Zanzibar Intl has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Zanzibar Intl is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Zanzibar’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Zanzibar round-trip from $1,026. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from $1,153, and Alaska Airlines, from $1,182. Austrian Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from Chicago to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 Chicago to Zanzibar

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$881Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,134Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,139Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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