Cheap flights from Chicago to Zanzibar from $566

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6:28 pm - 7:50 pmORD-ZNZ
41h 22m2 stops
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4:55 am - 5:22 pmZNZ-ORD
44h 27m2 stops
Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
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7:30 pm - 9:00 amORD-ZNZ
52h 30m2 stops
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3:40 am - 12:44 pmZNZ-ORD
42h 04m2 stops
$1,003
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Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
Air France Logo
5:20 pm - 9:10 pmORD-ZNZ
18h 50m1 stop
Air France Logo
10:55 pm - 3:10 pmZNZ-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
$1,022Air France
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
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1:16 pm - 9:10 pmORD-ZNZ
22h 54m2 stops
Air France Logo
10:55 pm - 3:10 pmZNZ-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
$1,026Air France
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 6:15 pmORD-ZNZ
24h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 pm - 8:15 amZNZ-ORD
28h 10m2 stops
$1,062Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 6:15 pmORD-ZNZ
24h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 pm - 8:15 amZNZ-ORD
28h 10m2 stops
$1,068Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 12
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 4:15 amORD-ZNZ
37h 15m3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 5:45 pmZNZ-ORD
29h 05m2 stops
$1,096Kenya Airways
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Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 4:30 amORD-ZNZ
31h 40m2 stops
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4:05 am - 10:05 amZNZ-ORD
39h 00m2 stops
$1,138Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 16
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 4:15 amORD-ZNZ
37h 15m3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 am - 5:45 pmZNZ-ORD
39h 35m2 stops
$1,158Kenya Airways
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Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 3:05 amORD-ZNZ
21h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:25 pmZNZ-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
$1,165Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 8

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Zanzibar

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Zanzibar flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 2
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 00m
1 stop
ZNZ6:15 pmZanzibar Intl
Oct 12
ZNZ12:05 pmZanzibar Intl
28h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Oct 2
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 00m
1 stop
ZNZ6:15 pmZanzibar Intl
Oct 12
ZNZ12:05 pmZanzibar Intl
28h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Jan 17
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
ZNZ6:15 pmZanzibar Intl
Jan 22
ZNZ5:00 pmZanzibar Intl
23h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Zanzibar

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Zanzibar flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 11
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 40m
2 stops
ZNZ4:30 amZanzibar Intl
Nov 16
ZNZ4:05 amZanzibar Intl
39h 00m
2 stops
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Nov 2
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
ZNZ3:05 amZanzibar Intl
Nov 8
ZNZ5:30 amZanzibar Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Nov 11
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
ZNZ3:05 amZanzibar Intl
Nov 17
ZNZ5:30 amZanzibar Intl
37h 35m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

6:28 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops41h 22m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 10/11

4:55 am-5:22 pm

2 stops44h 27m

$976

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

7:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops52h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 1/21

3:40 am-12:44 pm

2 stops42h 04m

$1,003

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

5:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/17

10:55 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,022

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

1:16 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 54m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 11/17

10:55 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,026

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 10/12

12:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,062

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 10/12

12:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,068

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-4:15 am

3 stops37h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 9/25

8:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,096

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

11:50 am-4:30 am

2 stops31h 40m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 11/16

4:05 am-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

$1,138

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-4:15 am

3 stops37h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 9/28

10:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,158

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

8:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 11/8

5:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,165

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Zanzibar from Chicago is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,254. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Chicago to Zanzibar on a Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,589. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Zanzibar?

Flying to Zanzibar from Chicago in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,399 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Zanzibar are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,553. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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Best Price Found

$566

Fastest flight time

18h 40m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Zanzibar

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zanzibar from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $566. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Zanzibar found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $976.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Zanzibar takes 18h 40m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Zanzibar. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Zanzibar Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Zanzibar: Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ)

  • How far is Chicago to Zanzibar Intl by plane?

    The distance between Chicago and Zanzibar Intl is about 8356.1 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Zanzibar Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zanzibar Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zanzibar Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zanzibar Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Zanzibar

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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $881Free CancellationRating
6.9
274 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,609 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,115Free CancellationRating
7.2
803 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,194Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,933 reviews
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