Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon's timezone is UTC+0, making Shannon five hours ahead of Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ORD to SNN flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Shannon (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Ireland!). Check out the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and SNN:
Logan International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
R 4,802 is currently the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,895. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to SNN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SNN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Shannon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience more of Shannon and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
From Shannon Airport, Shannon is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Shannon based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you want to go to Shannon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to SNN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 north-east, well-known attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If you're ready to explore another side of Ireland, head for Cork, about 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh are among its highlights.
