Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
6 hours 24 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport. Shannon is 4 hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport start at 12:50 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is the 23:30 service with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 services every week from JFK to SNN.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to check out the sights in Shannon — and maybe even more of Ireland if time allows.
If you want to break up your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the JFK - SNN route include:
London Gatwick Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Logan International Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from JFK to SNN, check if you need a visa to enter Ireland. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport is $193. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $412. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to SNN by booking at least 4 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from JFK to SNN. You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 30 miles from the center of New York, John F. Kennedy International Airport can be reached in about 48 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near JFK:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SNN:
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to the center of Shannon is about 7 minutes by car. It's approximately 3 miles away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
August is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Shannon in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you'd like to explore Shannon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 50ºF and 72ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 32ºF and 48ºF. Search for cheap tickets from JFK to SNN sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Shannon
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Shannon right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from JFK to SNN:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. View Point Bunratty Castle, Cratloe Woods House and Sean Lemass Public Library are major attractions which should be on every Shannon itinerary.
Complete your Shannon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Shannon Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Shannon.