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Flights from Chicago to Zanzibar City

Find flight deals from Chicago to Zanzibar City for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $853 or round trip flights from $1,387.

      • ORD 2:00 PM
        39h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:30 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Fri, Sep 4 | Etihad Airways
        ZNZ 5:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Fri, Sep 11 | Etihad Airways
        $1,387 $1,633
        15% off
        15% off
        $1,633 $1,387
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        24h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 6:15 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Fri, Aug 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        ZNZ 12:05 PM
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Thu, Aug 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,468 $1,633
        10% off
        10% off
        $1,633 $1,468
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        20h 50m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:00 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Sat, Aug 22 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 4:35 AM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Sat, Aug 29 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,475 $1,633
        10% off
        10% off
        $1,633 $1,475
      • ORD 2:20 PM
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 9:30 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Tue, Jul 21 | Swiss Airlines
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:35 PM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Sat, Jul 25 | Swiss Airlines
        $1,477
        10% off
        $1,633 $1,477
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        23h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 3:35 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Mon, Aug 24 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 4:35 AM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Mon, Aug 31 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,489
        9% off
        $1,633 $1,489
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:55 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Fri, Sep 4 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 4:35 AM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Fri, Sep 11 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,494
        9% off
        $1,633 $1,494
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        23h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 3:35 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Thu, Sep 3 | Turkish Airlines
        ZNZ 2:55 AM
        38h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Thu, Sep 10 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,517
        7% off
        $1,633 $1,517
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        24h
        1 stop
        ZNZ 6:15 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Thu, Aug 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        ZNZ 12:05 PM
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Thu, Aug 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,519
        7% off
        $1,633 $1,519
      • ORD 3:10 PM
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 6:20 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Mon, Sep 7 | Lufthansa
        ZNZ 10:45 PM
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:35 PM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Mon, Sep 14 | Swiss Airlines
        $1,530
        6% off
        $1,633 $1,530
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        39h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:30 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Fri, Jul 17 | Etihad Airways
        ZNZ 5:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Thu, Jul 23 | Etihad Airways
        $1,535
        6% off
        $1,633 $1,535
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
        ZNZ 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Zanzibar City - Chicago | Mon, Jul 20 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 8:10 PM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:55 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Mon, Aug 31 | Turkish Airlines
        $853 $930
        8% off
        8% off
        $930 $853
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:55 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Mon, Aug 10 | Turkish Airlines
        $860 $930
        8% off
        8% off
        $930 $860
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        23h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 3:35 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Sun, Aug 16 | Turkish Airlines
        $870 $930
        6% off
        6% off
        $930 $870
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:55 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Wed, Aug 19 | Turkish Airlines
        $870
        6% off
        $930 $870
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:55 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Mon, Aug 17 | Turkish Airlines
        $872
        6% off
        $930 $872
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        39h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:30 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Mon, Aug 3 | Etihad Airways
        $873
        6% off
        $930 $873
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        39h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:30 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Wed, Aug 5 | Etihad Airways
        $873
        6% off
        $930 $873
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        39h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:30 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Mon, Aug 31 | Etihad Airways
        $873
        6% off
        $930 $873
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        39h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:30 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Wed, Aug 12 | Etihad Airways
        $874
        6% off
        $930 $874
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 1:55 AM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Wed, Aug 12 | Turkish Airlines
        $874
        6% off
        $930 $874
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZNZ 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Zanzibar City | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Zanzibar City

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

Flight Info | Chicago to Zanzibar City

The distance between Chicago and Zanzibar City is approximately 13,464.87 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price$853
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,387
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance13,464.87 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Zanzibar City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zanzibar City (CHI-ZNZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $853 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to ZNZ on Mon, Aug 31), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,387 departing on Fri, Sep 4 and returning on Fri, Sep 11.
  • 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 Zanzibar City 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 Zanzibar City, 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, Aug 31, with one-way flights priced at just $853.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
    · 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 Zanzibar City travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Zanzibar City is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Zanzibar City on July 16, 2026 with SWISS, with prices starting at $1,474.
  • The time difference between Zanzibar City and Chicago is 9h.
  • 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.

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