Flying from New York to Shannon Airport (SNN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in New York. Explore your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) when organising your flight from New York to Shannon Airport (SNN).
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct New York to Shannon Airport flight.
Shannon Airport is located in Shannon. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of New York.
The busiest route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shannon Airport (SNN). There are 8 direct services each week. Aer Lingus operates a 6:29pm departure between JFK and SNN.
Your flight from New York to SNN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Shannon Airport (SNN) depart from this terminal.
When leaving from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Shannon Airport with Aer Lingus.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between JFK and SNN is Aer Lingus.
Aer Lingus tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 86.67% of its services landing on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to SNN leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Shannon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Shannon Airport (SNN) plane ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Work out whether departing from EWR makes the most sense for you.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to SNN are offered by United Airlines.
On the EWR to SNN route, United is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Go with United if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Shannon Airport arrive as scheduled 100.0% of the time.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from New York to Shannon Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and SNN:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to SNN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a plane ticket from New York to Shannon Airport (SNN) out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a major connection point.
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 55 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Shannon Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down as expected. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SNN if you have a late flight from New York to Shannon Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Shannon Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to the centre of Shannon is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Shannon Airport is R 5,180. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,491. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from New York to SNN, book your plane ticket seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap New York to Shannon Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from New York to SNN.
Save money on your flight from New York to Shannon Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Shannon Airport (SNN)
December is the quietest month for flights from New York to Shannon Airport (SNN), while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Shannon based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your New York to SNN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Shannon Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Shannon
Once you've booked your flight from New York 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:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. View Point Bunratty Castle, Mooghaun Hill Fort and Shannon Aviation Museum are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Shannon itinerary.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
