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Direct Flights from New York to Shannon

Shannon · Ireland

Nonstop service from EWR and JFK to SNN on Aer Lingus, Delta, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.

Airlines
Aer Lingus, Delta, United
Nonstop flights
~2/dayacross 2 airport pairs
Distance
3,087 mi
Flight time
~6h 40mgate to gate
Elevation
46 ftabout the same as home
Days operated
Daily (all week)
Great-circle flight path from New York (EWR) to Shannon (SNN), 3,087 miles nonstop.EWRSNN

Which airports fly this route

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  • EWRSNNNewark Liberty International
    United~1/dayDaily (all week)3,087 mi
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  • JFKSNNJohn F. Kennedy International
    Aer Lingus, Delta~1/dayDaily (all week)3,073 mi
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How rare is this nonstop?

This is a rare nonstop: only 3 cities fly direct to Shannon, and New York is one of them. From anywhere else you'd be connecting.

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How long to go to Shannon for, from New York

6h 40m in the air, 3,087 miles — past long-weekend range. Five days is roughly where the flying stops dominating the trip.

About Shannon

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Shannon is a town and airport in County Clare in the west of Ireland. The airport came first, as a stopover for early transatlantic flights, then an industrial zone and new town grew beside it. These are unattractive: don't worry, Ireland gets better once you drive clear of the airport, and Shannon is a good entry point to this scenic and historic region. In 2022 the town had a population of just over 10,000.

Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).

Top things to do in Shannon

  1. The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14 kilometres.
  2. Poulnabrone dolmen is a large dolmen located in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland.
  3. Burren National Park is one of eight national parks in Ireland managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. It covers a small part of the Burren, a karst landscape in County Clare.
  4. Bunratty Castle is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the centre of Bunratty village, by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport.
  5. King John's Castle also known as Limerick Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon.
  6. St. John's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Limerick, Ireland. Designed by the architect Philip Charles Hardwick, ground was broken in 1857 and the first Mass celebrated on 7 March 1859.
  7. Dunguaire Castle is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland, near Kinvara. The name derives from the dun (fort) of King Guaire, the legendary king of Connacht.
  8. Doonagore Castle is a round 16th-century tower house with a small walled enclosure located about 1 km south of the coastal village of Doolin in County Clare, Ireland.
  9. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe. It is located in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland.
  10. Aillwee Cave is a cave system in the karst landscape of the Burren in County Clare, Ireland. The name Aillwee is derived from the Irish Aill Bhuí which means "yellow cliff".
  11. Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Limerick, Ireland, which is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.
  12. Doolin Cave is a limestone cave near Doolin in County Clare, Ireland, on the western edge of The Burren.

Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).

Shannon weather, compared with New York

5° cooler than New York on average across the year, on daytime highs:

January
Shannon 48°F · New York 40°F · 8° warmer
April
Shannon 57°F · New York 59°F · 3° colder
July
Shannon 67°F · New York 84°F · 17° colder
October
Shannon 58°F · New York 65°F · 7° colder

Shannon is the steadier of the two, moving 19° between its coldest and warmest months where New York moves 44°.

Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.

Planning a trip to Shannon

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Shannon is May–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 61–67°F.
How long to stay
Shannon rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabrone dolmen, and Burren National Park and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from New York to Shannon?
Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (EWR, JFK) to Shannon (SNN) on Aer Lingus, Delta, United.
Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Shannon?
Aer Lingus, Delta, United fly nonstop between New York (EWR, JFK) and Shannon (SNN).
Which New York airport has nonstop flights to Shannon?
You can leave from 2 New York airports: EWR (Newark Liberty International) on United; JFK (John F. Kennedy International) on Aer Lingus, Delta.
How many nonstop flights are there from New York to Shannon?
There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from New York to Shannon.
How far is Shannon from New York?
Shannon is about 3,087 miles from New York by air.
Is there a direct flight from New York to Ireland?
Yes — Shannon (SNN) has nonstop service from New York on Aer Lingus, Delta, United, making it a nonstop gateway to Ireland.
What is there to do in Shannon?
Popular things to do include Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabrone dolmen, Burren National Park, Bunratty Castle, and more.

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