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Cheapest round-trip
$1,100
Typical prices: $1,254-$1,267
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ORD - ZNZ • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$678
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Tue 9/1
ORD - ZNZ • 3 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $1,245 (round-trip)
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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

Sun, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 2:10 am
ORD
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ZNZ
20h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:50 am - 10:00 am
ZNZ
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ORD
39h 10m
2 stops
$1,100Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 25
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8:15 pm - 2:50 am
ORD
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ZNZ
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 10:00 am
ZNZ
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ORD
39h 50m
1 stop
$1,100Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
Kenya Airways Logo
6:20 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
29h 30m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 am - 11:47 am
ZNZ
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ORD
33h 37m
2 stops
$1,117Kenya Airways
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
Kenya Airways Logo
6:20 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
29h 30m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:10 am - 11:47 am
ZNZ
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ORD
33h 37m
2 stops
$1,127Kenya Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
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8:25 pm - 1:30 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
33h 05m
1 stop
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12:05 pm - 3:40 pm
ZNZ
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ORD
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,296Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 1
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8:25 pm - 1:30 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
33h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 3:40 pm
ZNZ
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ORD
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,296Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18
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10:15 am - 6:15 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
24h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 pm - 8:15 am
ZNZ
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ORD
28h 10m
2 stops
$1,345Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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10:15 am - 6:15 pm
ORD
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ZNZ
24h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 pm - 8:15 am
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ORD
28h 10m
2 stops
$1,345Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 28
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6:50 pm - 7:30 am
ORD
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ZNZ
27h 40m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 2:30 pm
ZNZ
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ORD
30h 15m
1 stop
$2,116Qatar Airways
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 26
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6:50 pm - 7:30 am
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ZNZ
27h 40m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 2:30 pm
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30h 15m
1 stop
$2,860Qatar Airways
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.

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 November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Zanzibar from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between $1,320 and $1,551 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,100 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 13-Nov 23).

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 December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,707 and $1,593 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$678
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zanzibar was $678 for a one-way ticket and $1,100 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 $1,372 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 3738 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Crew
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7.3Comfort
7.5Boarding
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Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
MIA - DOH
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Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

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.

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

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Found out we were limited to one carry on item per person as we checked in and weight. This requirement has never happened to us before. Then we get on the plane and it's apparent why. There is barely any space on this plane. I sat in the middle row middle seat and shared a single section of leg room with the stranger next to me. Had to put my backpack in the overhead which barely fit and made it so I didn't want to bother getting my things out of it later like my eye mask. There was an angry man complaining about his seat and demanding to be switched for a good 15 to 20 minutes as we were boarding. To the flight attendants' credit, they didn't give into him (not that they could have), but it definitely made for an unpleasant experience. Also there was a child running up and down the aisle during the flight including takeoff and landing. The crew told the parents but they just smiled and continued letting the kid do this. This was p annoying and not to mention dangerous for the kid

Plane was clean, bathrooms were clean. Staff were very polite. Coming from Air India it was a welcome change.

The flight was mostly good, but I sat next to a couple of passengers who were semi unpleasant. We sat next to the emergency exit. One man was drunk and when he got up to get something from the overhead compartment, he tripped and fell on me while I was sleeping, waking me up. The other man seemed sick as he was sneezing a lot and clearing his throat and nose often. This made the flight a bit unpleasant unfortunately. Otherwise I’m usually very happy with QA. Thanks

Awful , hidden charges for the luggage was a very awful thing, very much a scam , booking the flight thinking the luggage was included was definitely a scam , then the girl that was taking my luggage Ayrlease the airport was an absolute awful , telling me if I don’t have money to take my luggage with me I can just throw it away , how professional, NEVER AGAIN .

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

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

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!

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

crew as a whole is pretty mediocre. dont seem to care much for passengers. Asked 3 different crew for custom papers for immigration check in and they all said i could get it in the airport. have flown to india 3 times prior to this with Qatar and Emirates and they have always provided this paper ahead of landing to speed up the check in process. Also felt in general the crew is irritated and overworked. The one lady in my aisle from Chicago to Abu Dhabi was very pleasant but i was noticing the other crew were nice to each other but pretty cold with the passengers. Not what i usually have experienced from this type of overseas travel. Ive always felt the crew in qatar and emirates were overly sweet and pleasant but having seen the opposite this time i definitely prefer the former.

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

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”

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.

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.

Flight was late! Why ? No one seemed to know. Looks like the planes windows were never cleaned. My phone camera refused to take a picture of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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

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.

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

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

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

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