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What to know about flights from Chicago to Lusaka?

The distance between Chicago and Lusaka is approximately 13,287.01 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December.

Cheapest one-way
$942
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways CHI-LUN 36h 5m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 14
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,420
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines CHI-LUN 19h 55m · 2 stops Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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When to travel
October
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
13,287.01 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Lusaka over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $942 and round-trip from $1,420. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Mon, Sep 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LUN 2:35 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Mon, Oct 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,420 $1,808
        21% off
        21% off
        $1,808 $1,420
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Tue, Oct 6 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LUN 2:35 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,446 $1,808
        20% off
        20% off
        $1,808 $1,446
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LUN 2:35 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,461 $1,808
        19% off
        19% off
        $1,808 $1,461
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:40 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Fri, Oct 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LUN 3:45 PM
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Thu, Oct 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,490
        18% off
        $1,808 $1,490
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Mon, Sep 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LUN 2:35 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Sun, Sep 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,495
        17% off
        $1,808 $1,495
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 8:35 AM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 8 | Qatar Airways
        LUN 3:25 PM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:05 PM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Qatar Airways
        $1,515
        16% off
        $1,808 $1,515
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        36h 5m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:25 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Fri, Oct 2 | Qatar Airways
        LUN 3:25 PM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:05 PM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Thu, Oct 8 | Qatar Airways
        $1,518
        16% off
        $1,808 $1,518
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LUN 2:35 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Thu, Sep 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,532
        15% off
        $1,808 $1,532
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LUN 2:35 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Thu, Oct 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,532
        15% off
        $1,808 $1,532
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Sun, Sep 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        LUN 2:35 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,536
        15% off
        $1,808 $1,536
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        LUN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Lusaka - Chicago | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 7:20 PM
        36h 5m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:25 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Mon, Sep 14 | Qatar Airways
        $942 $1,272
        26% off
        26% off
        $1,272 $942
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 8:35 AM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Tue, Sep 8 | Qatar Airways
        $979 $1,272
        23% off
        23% off
        $1,272 $979
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 8:35 AM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 10 | Qatar Airways
        $984 $1,272
        23% off
        23% off
        $1,272 $984
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $988
        22% off
        $1,272 $988
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Tue, Sep 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $988
        22% off
        $1,272 $988
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        LUN 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Thu, Oct 1 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $991
        22% off
        $1,272 $991
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 8:35 AM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Sat, Sep 19 | Qatar Airways
        $1,011
        21% off
        $1,272 $1,011
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 8:35 AM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetblue Airways
        $1,069
        16% off
        $1,272 $1,069
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 8:35 AM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Sat, Sep 19 | American Airlines
        $1,079
        15% off
        $1,272 $1,079
      • ORD 7:20 PM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        LUN 8:35 AM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetblue Airways
        $1,081
        15% off
        $1,272 $1,081
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LUN 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Lusaka | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Lusaka flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Lusaka, including Qatar Airways, Qatar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Lusaka according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lusaka (CHI-LUN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as $942 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to LUN on Mon, Sep 14), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,420 departing on Mon, Sep 28 and returning on Mon, Oct 5.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Lusaka, including: Qatar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lusaka is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Lusaka, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 14, with one-way flights priced at just $942.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lusaka travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Lusaka is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Lusaka on September 9, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $972.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (ORD-LUN) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Lusaka and Chicago is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Lusaka is $1,190. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Chicago and Lusaka, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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