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Flights from Washington to Shannon

There are no direct flights from Washington to Shannon. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Edinburgh, about 7h 48m door to door (73 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 48m
WASSNNEWR

Washington to Shannon at a glance

Fastest journey7h 48mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Edinburgh

Best ways to fly from Washington to Shannon

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

1
WAS New York (EWR) SNN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu21:00 WAS22:05 EWR0h 55m connection23:00 EWR09:48 SNNUnited Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 48m
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WAS Edinburgh (EDI) SNN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Ryanair
Thu22:30 WAS10:22 EDI2h 08m connection12:30 EDI13:31 SNNUnited Airlines + Ryanair
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 01m
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3
WAS London (LHR) SNN
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Fri20:00 WAS07:57 LHR2h 03m connection10:00 LHR11:13 SNNBritish Airways + Aer Lingus
34 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 13m
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4
WAS Chicago (ORD) SNN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu15:30 WAS16:31 ORD2h 29m connection19:00 ORD07:44 SNNUnited Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 14m
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WAS Dublin (DUB) SNN
Leg 1: United Airlines, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: ASL Airlines France, Aer Lingus, Ryanair
Mon22:45 WAS10:25 DUB9h 35m connection20:00 DUB20:41 SNNUnited Airlines + Ryanair
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 56m
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WAS Boston (BOS) SNN
Leg 1: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~10h 07m
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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
5,285 km3,282 miles
Journey time
7h 48mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hShannon vs Washington
Currency in Shannon
EUR
Airports
IAD, DCA → SNN

Flights from Washington to Shannon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Shannon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Edinburgh and London. 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 Washington to Shannon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,285 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Shannon?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Edinburgh (EDI), London (LHR) and Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Shannon?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Shannon: Shannon Airport (SNN).
What is the time difference between Washington and Shannon?
Shannon is 5 hours ahead of Washington.

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