Statistics on Chicago-Zanzibar flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Zanzibar (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Zanzibar from Chicago airport is $ 1345 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1073 (in april) and $ 1692 (in july), which is a saving of $ 272 or a surplus of $ 347 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1054 to $1107 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zanzibar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Zanzibar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7765 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zanzibar from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1073, saving $ 272 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1345). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1692).
Flight Chicago-Zanzibar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1151 | $ 1289 | fair price |
| February | $ 1073 | $ 1182 | good price |
| March | $ 1070 | $ 1176 | good price |
| April | $ 1005 | $ 1073 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1084 | $ 1231 | good price |
| June | $ 1421 | $ 1647 | high price |
| July | $ 1525 | $ 1692 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1462 | $ 1652 | high price |
| September | $ 1091 | $ 1184 | good price |
| October | $ 1058 | $ 1134 | good price |
| November | $ 1059 | $ 1366 | fair price |
| December | $ 1241 | $ 1508 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Zanzibar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Zanzibar range from $843 to $2002. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $1950 to $2002). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1054 to $1107 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Zanzibar flight
There are 15 companies that serve Chicago from Zanzibar airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Oman Air, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM, Delta, United, jetBlue, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 7765 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Chicago->Zanzibar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Zanzibar flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $90. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $186.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zanzibar to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $57. Conversely, departing from Zanzibar on a saturday may cost you an additional $132.
Top prices Chicago-Zanzibar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 05-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 905 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 16-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1141 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 1006 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 17-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 1083 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 20-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 1113 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 23-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 1137 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 15-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 1099 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 09-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 1139 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 01-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 1078 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 18-09 to 25-09-2025 | $ 1095 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Zanzibar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Zanzibar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Zanzibar, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1157 $, which is a saving of 188 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (126 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Zanzibar flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1259 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1271) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1116 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1121), 4 to 5 months ($ 1145) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1014 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1056) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1197 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1424 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1516) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1552 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1624) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1575 $) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1172 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1175) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1073 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1175), 5 to 6 months ($ 1075), 7 to 8 months ($ 1109) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1135 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1184) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Zanzibar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Chicago to Zanzibar: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1587 $1183 to $2161 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1786 $1217 to $2248 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1023 $905 to $1141 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1108 $1006 to $1201 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1142 $1099 to $1184 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1139 $1139 to $1139 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1701 $1555 to $1848 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1702 $1667 to $1736 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1087 $1078 to $1095 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, may and september are cheaper to travel to Zanzibar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!