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$798 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Zanzibar

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,055
Typical prices: $1,277-$1,138
Kenya Airways
Sat 9/26Tue 9/29
ORD - ZNZ • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$798
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/16
ORD - ZNZ • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,176 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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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Cheapest • Avg $1,069 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 40m (one-way)
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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1:00 pm - 2:40 am
ORD
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ZNZ
53h 40m
2 stops
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8:40 pm - 5:41 pm
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ORD
29h 01m
2 stops
$1,055Kenya Airways
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:30 am - 1:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
23h 20m
2 stops
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8:40 pm - 5:41 pm
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ORD
29h 01m
2 stops
$1,123Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:30 am - 1:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
23h 20m
2 stops
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8:40 pm - 11:47 am
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ORD
23h 07m
2 stops
$1,141Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:00 am - 1:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
23h 50m
2 stops
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8:50 pm - 12:56 pm
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ORD
24h 06m
2 stops
$1,162Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:30 am - 1:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
23h 20m
2 stops
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4:40 am - 11:47 am
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ORD
39h 07m
2 stops
$1,163Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:30 am - 1:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
23h 20m
2 stops
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10:10 am - 11:47 am
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ORD
33h 37m
2 stops
$1,167Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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6:20 am - 7:50 pm
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ZNZ
29h 30m
2 stops
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4:40 am - 11:47 am
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ORD
39h 07m
2 stops
$1,176Kenya Airways
Fri, Jun 12 - Fri, Jun 19
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2:00 pm - 1:30 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
39h 30m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 3:40 pm
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ORD
29h 50m
1 stop
$1,177Etihad Airways
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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6:00 am - 2:40 am
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ZNZ
36h 40m
2 stops
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8:40 pm - 10:06 pm
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ORD
33h 26m
2 stops
$1,184Kenya Airways
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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1:00 pm - 3:55 pm
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ZNZ
42h 55m
3 stops
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10:10 am - 11:47 am
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ORD
33h 37m
2 stops
$1,186Kenya Airways
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zanzibar departing in September.

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 February, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,716 and $1,553 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$798
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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 $1,083 for a one-way ticket and $1,141 for a round-trip.

  • 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,381 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,240 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 4 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.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3724 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
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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

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight 629/352. Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

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

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

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