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Flights from Shannon to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Shannon to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 10h 36m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 36m
SNNDSMORD

Shannon to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey10h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York

Best ways to fly from Shannon to Des Moines

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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SNN Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon09:30 SNN11:22 ORD1h 38m connection13:00 ORD14:06 DSMUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 36m
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2
SNN New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 45m
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SNN Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 39m
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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
10h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hDes Moines vs Shannon
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
SNN → DSM

Flights from Shannon to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shannon to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Boston. 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 Shannon to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,145 km.
Where do you change planes between Shannon and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR) and Boston (BOS). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shannon and Des Moines?
Shannon: Shannon Airport (SNN). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Shannon and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 6 hours behind Shannon.

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