HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Zanzibar

$585+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZNZ
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Chicago to Zanzibar with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar

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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$917
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$585
(Gotogate)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$984
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Zanzibar Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Zanzibar Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Zanzibar Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar

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 January 21, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:05 amORD - ZNZ
2 stops27h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 3/103:40 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops46h 03mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/19$917
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:05 amORD - ZNZ
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/138:40 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops29h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,043
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:30 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop21h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/114:25 amZNZ - ORD
1 stop38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,047
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/910:15 amORD - ZNZ
1 stop24h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/187:05 pmZNZ - ORD
2 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/21$1,096
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/154:20 pmORD - ZNZ
3 stops38h 55mAustrian Airlines
Wed 10/154:15 pmZNZ - ORD
3 stops29h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,231
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/74:25 pmORD - ZNZ
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Fri 3/1410:10 amZNZ - ORD
2 stops61h 20mKLM
Deal found 1/20$1,288
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/37:45 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Mon 3/108:00 amZNZ - ORD
1 stop39h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$1,311
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/57:05 pmORD - ZNZ
1 stop27h 40mJetBlue
Wed 3/1210:45 pmZNZ - ORD
1 stop24h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$1,382

Find flights from Chicago to Zanzibar within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/11

8:40 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$917

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

7:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/13

8:40 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,043

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

11:55 am-3:25 am

1 stop30h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/11

4:25 am-11:10 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,047

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

7:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop28h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/18

11:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,054

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 5/18

7:05 pm-8:05 am

2 stops21h 00m

$1,096

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

4:25 pm-1:35 am

2 stops24h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 3/14

10:10 am-3:30 pm

2 stops61h 20m

$1,288

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/29

4:45 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops38h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 4/5

8:40 am-1:20 pm

3 stops36h 40m

$1,305

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

7:45 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop33h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/10

8:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 45m

$1,311

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

7:05 pm-7:45 am

1 stop27h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 3/12

10:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,382

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

7:05 pm-7:45 am

1 stop27h 40m

$585

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/21

Showing 1-10 of 12 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Zanzibar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Zanzibar, such as Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 $917. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $1,047, and Ethiopian Air, from $1,125. Kenya Airways is priced at 30% 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Chicago?

Book flights to Chicago if you plan to visit one of these locations
Kendwa
Matemwe
Jambiani
Nungwi
Kiwengwa
Michamvi

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$881Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,129Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,139Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.