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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Zambia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Lusaka
Lusaka2 stops$1,227
Livingstone
Livingstone2 stops$1,780
Lusaka
Lusaka2 stops$1,227
Livingstone
Livingstone2 stops$1,780
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia are running about 8% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,571 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia on KAYAK in the last week:

• Lusaka (LUN) from $1,227
• Livingstone (LVI) from $1,780
• Ndola (NLA) from $2,062

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,253. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $2,143.

Which airport in Zambia is the cheapest to fly to from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Zambia are:

• Lusaka (LUN) from $1,605
• Ndola (NLA) from $2,003
• Livingstone (LVI) from $2,046

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 25% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Zambia during the afternoon with average prices of $1,520. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $2,406.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$964
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lusaka

Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia?

    Yes. Fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,381 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia have ranged from $1,381 to $2,092.

  • What are the main airports serving Zambia?

    Zambia has 3 airports. The three busiest are Lusaka (LUN) (65% of arrivals), Ndola (NLA) (29%) and Livingstone (LVI) (6%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia. However, Ethiopian Air offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia?

    On flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia you can book Economy Class or Business Class.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zambia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 25% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Lusaka (LUN) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Lusaka, which is the most popular destination in Zambia. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Livingstone, Ndola and Kitwe.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to Zambia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Zambia? 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.
7.2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 1040 reviews
6.9Food
7.5Crew
7.2Boarding
6.7Entertainment
7.1Comfort
Airline reviews

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Sep 2026
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The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

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.

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

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

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

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