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Cheap Flights from New York to Shannon
NYC → SNN • About 6h 20m nonstop • 2 airlines
Adults
+12 years old
Children
2-11 years old
Infants
Under 2 years
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Flights from New York (NYC) to Shannon (SNN)
The New York to Shannon route covers roughly 3,070 miles and takes about 6h 20m nonstop. 2 airlines compete on it — Aer Lingus, Delta Air Lines — which keeps fares moving and makes it worth comparing carriers rather than defaulting to the one you usually fly. We have seen one-way fares on this route start around $286.
Shannon is the gateway to Ireland’s west coast — the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway and the Wild Atlantic Way all start within an hour of the airport.
It is a far quieter arrival than Dublin, and like Dublin it hosts US preclearance, so you clear US immigration before departing for home.
Airlines flying NYC to SNN
- Aer Lingus
- Delta Air Lines
Airports on this route
- Departing: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Departing: LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- Departing: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Arriving: Shannon Airport (SNN)
New York is served by 3 airports. Fares between them can differ by $50 to $150 on the same dates, so ask us to price all of them before you book.
Best time to fly to Shannon
May through September for the longest days and driest weather, though rain is possible in any month.
Top things to do in Shannon
- Cliffs of Moher
- The Burren
- Bunratty Castle
- Galway city
- Wild Atlantic Way
- Dingle Peninsula
- Aran Islands
How to save on New York to Shannon flights
- Shift your departure by one or two days — midweek departures on this route are consistently cheaper than Friday and Sunday.
- Book four to eight weeks ahead. Last-minute fares on NYC to SNN routinely run double the advance price.
- Compare all 2 carriers rather than checking one airline's own site.
- Shannon has US preclearance — you arrive home as a domestic passenger.
- A rental car is essential for the west coast; public transport is thin.
- Flying into Shannon and out of Dublin avoids doubling back across the country.
About flights from New York to Shannon
Fares on the NYC to SNN route move with demand, so flexibility is worth more than timing tricks. Shifting your departure by a day or two, flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, and booking four to eight weeks ahead all reduce the fare on this route. New York is served by 3 airports, so ask us to price all of them — the difference is often significant. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.
Aer Lingus, Delta Air Lines all operate on this route. Aer Lingus typically offers the most frequencies, with Delta Air Lines providing competing schedules. Availability varies by season and by which New York airport you depart from, so it is worth comparing all carriers before booking.
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 20m. Itineraries with a connection typically add two to four hours depending on the layover city and the length of the stop.
The two cities are roughly 3,070 miles apart by air.
Departures leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Arrivals land at Shannon Airport (SNN).
May through September for the longest days and driest weather, though rain is possible in any month.