Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Lusaka's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Lusaka seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Your ORD to LUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Many travellers pass through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
At the moment, 701 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.197 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to LUN, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
If you're getting in on a late O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LUN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Lusaka and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
From Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Lusaka based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Lusaka, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to LUN in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Zambia
Kitwe is just one of the many cities in Zambia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lusaka. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd).
Ndola is another essential stop in Zambia and is around 274 kilometres north of Lusaka. No journey is complete without a visit to Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.
