ORD - ZNZ

$791 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Zanzibar

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,007
Overall average: $1,135
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/8Tue 4/28
ORD - ZNZ • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$791
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/17
ORD - ZNZ • 2 stops
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Kenya Airways
Cheapest • from $1,109 (round-trip)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Zanzibar. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg $1,241 (round-trip)
Addis Ababa (ADD)
Shortest trip • 20h 00m (one-way)
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 20% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Zanzibar (ORD-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar

Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 28
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8:15 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
27h 35m
2 stops
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8:40 pm - 7:41 am
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ORD
43h 01m
2 stops
$1,007Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
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8:31 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
27h 19m
2 stops
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8:40 pm - 7:41 am
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ORD
43h 01m
2 stops
$1,012Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17
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5:50 pm - 1:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
36h 00m
2 stops
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4:40 am - 11:25 am
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ORD
38h 45m
2 stops
$1,109Kenya Airways
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
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7:00 am - 2:40 am
ORD
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ZNZ
35h 40m
2 stops
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8:40 pm - 12:26 pm
ZNZ
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ORD
23h 46m
2 stops
$1,110Kenya Airways
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17
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10:15 am - 6:15 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
24h 00m
1 stop
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5:00 pm - 8:40 am
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ORD
23h 40m
2 stops
$1,113Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Apr 22
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2:10 pm - 12:55 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
62h 45m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 8:35 am
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ORD
47h 35m
2 stops
$1,121Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:05 pm - 7:30 am
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ZNZ
27h 25m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 3:05 pm
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ORD
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,128Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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4:05 pm - 7:15 am
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ZNZ
31h 10m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 1:20 pm
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ORD
26h 10m
2 stops
$1,138Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 28
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10:15 am - 12:55 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
18h 40m
1 stop
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5:00 pm - 8:15 am
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ORD
23h 15m
2 stops
$1,139Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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2:20 pm - 7:15 am
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ZNZ
32h 55m
3 stops
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7:10 pm - 1:20 pm
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ORD
26h 10m
2 stops
$1,145Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Zanzibar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zanzibar is April, where tickets cost $1,135 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,812 and $1,715 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$791
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Zanzibar flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zanzibar was $1,007 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Zanzibar?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    On your way to Zanzibar, you’ll fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Zanzibar Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Zanzibar, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,381 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,573 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and ZNZ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3739 reviews
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
MIA - DOH
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Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

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