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Flights from Shannon to Washington
There are no direct flights from Shannon to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Boston, about 8h 49m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 49m
Shannon to Washington at a glance
Fastest journey8h 49mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Boston
Best ways to fly from Shannon to Washington
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 New York (EWR) WAS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon12:30 SNN14:29 EWR0h 46m connection15:15 EWR16:19 WASUnited Airlines
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SNN Boston (BOS) WAS
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines
Tue13:45 SNN15:17 BOS2h 13m connection17:30 BOS19:00 WASAer Lingus + American Airlines
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SNN Chicago (ORD) WAS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Tue09:30 SNN11:22 ORD1h 23m connection12:45 ORD15:26 WASUnited Airlines
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SNN London (LHR) WAS
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Wed07:45 SNN08:53 LHR3h 22m connection12:15 LHR15:16 WASAer Lingus + United Airlines
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SNN Edinburgh (EDI) WAS
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat06:45 SNN07:43 EDI4h 47m connection12:30 EDI15:16 WASRyanair + United Airlines
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SNN Dublin (DUB) WAS
Leg 1: ASL Airlines France, Aer Lingus, Ryanair · Leg 2: United Airlines, Aer Lingus
Tue20:45 SNN21:20 DUB11h 25m connection08:45 DUB11:29 WASASL Airlines France + United Airlines
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
- 5,285 km3,282 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 49mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5hWashington vs Shannon
- Currency in Washington
- USD
- Airports
- SNN → IAD, DCA
Flights from Shannon to Washington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shannon to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Boston and Chicago. 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,285 km.
Where do you change planes between Shannon and Washington?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD) and London (LHR). United Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shannon and Washington?
Shannon: Shannon Airport (SNN). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Shannon and Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind Shannon.





