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Zanzibar.1.018 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.018 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.026 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec, returning Wed, 17 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.026 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.053 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov, returning Sat, 29 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.053 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.172 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.172 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.294 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.294 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.312 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jan, returning Sat, 17 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 6 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.312 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.331 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.331 €, select.
Zanzibar.1.424 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with Icelandair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.424 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Chicago to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found1.018 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar is 1.018 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.018 €.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Zanzibar is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Friday, 19 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Chicago.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your ORD to ZNZ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ORD and ZNZ include:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • 537 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start at 1.018 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to ZNZ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ORD to ZNZ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

  • When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zanzibar. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to ZNZ in August. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've seen Zanzibar, now it's time to discover other corners of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to tick off its leading attractions. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Morogoro is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No trip is complete without a visit to Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.

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