Flying from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport (SNN): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport (SNN). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's main airports.
Shannon is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles. Shannon Airport is located in Shannon, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Los Angeles to SNN 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.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to SNN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to SNN flight:
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near SNN and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Follow your own route with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and see more of Shannon and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Shannon Airport flight.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Shannon. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport (SNN)
R 3,635 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport. Return flights start from R 8,612. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to SNN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Los Angeles to Shannon Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Find a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport (SNN). August is when most people visit Shannon. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your Los Angeles to SNN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shannon
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Shannon Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shannon:
View Point Bunratty Castle and Atlantic Air Adventures are a couple of top attractions to put on your Shannon must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Lough Gorteen.
Explore more of Ireland
Shannon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ireland just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north-east of Shannon, a trip to Dublin will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Around 177 kilometres east of Shannon, Tallaght is another essential stop in Ireland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to St. Mark's Parish, Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn and Roadstone Retail Belgard.
