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Flights from Des Moines to Shannon

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Shannon. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Boston, about 9h 29m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 29m
DSMSNNORD

Des Moines to Shannon at a glance

Fastest journey9h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Boston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Shannon

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Chicago (ORD) SNN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD1h 24m connection19:00 ORD07:44 SNNUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 29m
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2
DSM Boston (BOS) SNN
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~11h 39m
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DSM New York (EWR) SNN
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,145 km3,816 miles
Journey time
9h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hShannon vs Des Moines
Currency in Shannon
EUR
Airports
DSM → SNN

Flights from Des Moines to Shannon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Shannon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Boston and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Shannon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,145 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Shannon?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS) and New York (EWR). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Shannon?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Shannon: Shannon Airport (SNN).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Shannon?
Shannon is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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