Flying from Shannon Airport (SNN) to New York: what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shannon Airport to New York.
New York is five hours behind Shannon, where Shannon Airport is located. New York follows the UTC-5 timezone.
With eight weekly flights between the two airports, Shannon Airport (SNN) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route. Catch Delta Air Lines's 13:05 flight to get your trip from SNN to JFK underway.
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 enough time to board your SNN to New York flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Begin your trip at SNN and fly straight to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Shannon Airport to New York tickets.
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Shannon Airport to New York. Book your journey with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from SNN to New York. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
SNN is around 3 kilometres from central Shannon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near SNN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shannon Airport to New York or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Shannon Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart SNN reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to New York
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shannon Airport to New York flight is R 5,046. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,044. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from SNN to New York if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Shannon Airport to New York is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest fares throughout the month and walk away with a fantastic deal.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Shannon Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
For the lowest price, book your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from SNN to New York.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about 24 kilometres from central New York. Once you've hopped off your flight from Shannon Airport to New York, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour or so.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EWR. Settle in and get cosy after your SNN to New York flight at any of these well-located options:
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
You'll find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Hop off your flight from Shannon Airport to New York and head for your hotel or jump right into exploring. The centre of New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and usually takes 30 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 55 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel near LGA. Get comfortable at one of these options after your SNN to New York flight:
Around two weeks before your flight from Shannon Airport to New York is the ideal time to book your ride from LGA. You're more likely to land a better deal or score some early bird savings.
New York LaGuardia Airport's official address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Shannon Airport to New York. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Shannon Airport to New York plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SNN to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
After booking your flight from Shannon Airport to New York, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, consider Boston, about 306 kilometres northeast of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are key highlights.