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Connecting route · United States → Ireland

Flights from San Francisco to Shannon

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Shannon. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or London, about 11h 44m door to door (99 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 44m
SFOSNNJFK

San Francisco to Shannon at a glance

Fastest journey11h 44mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or London

Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO Chicago (ORD) SNN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu12:00 SFO18:00 ORD1h 00m connection19:00 ORD07:44 SNNUnited Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 44m
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SFO London (LHR) SNN
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Fri18:15 SFO12:07 LHR2h 23m connection14:30 LHR15:43 SNNVirgin Atlantic + Aer Lingus
35 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 28m
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3
SFO New York (JFK) SNN
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus
Sun09:00 SFO17:15 JFK3h 00m connection20:15 JFK07:07 SNNDelta Air Lines + Aer Lingus
53 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 07m
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SFO Dublin (DUB) SNN
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: ASL Airlines France, Aer Lingus, Ryanair
Mon18:00 SFO11:43 DUB8h 17m connection20:00 DUB20:41 SNNAer Lingus + Ryanair
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 41m
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5
SFO Boston (BOS) SNN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~14h 45m
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SFO Paris (CDG) SNN
Leg 1: Air France, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~15h 50m
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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
8,092 km5,025 miles
Journey time
11h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hShannon vs San Francisco
Currency in Shannon
EUR
Airports
SFO → SNN

Flights from San Francisco to Shannon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Shannon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, London 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 San Francisco to Shannon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,092 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Shannon?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), London (LHR), New York (JFK) and Dublin (DUB). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Shannon?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Shannon: Shannon Airport (SNN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Shannon?
Shannon is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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