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Flights from Chicago to Shannon

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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Shannon

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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week: 7 Dec - 13 Dec
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Distance: 3,580 mi
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi
Shannon airports
Shannon Airport (SNN)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Chicago to Shannon flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chicago to Shannon (Ireland) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £3270, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chicago to Shannon takes roughly 10 h and 42 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chicago–Shannon route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Arrival airport: Shannon Airport (SNN)

The weather in Shannon

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Shannon, temperatures average around 19ºC in the warmest months and roughly 3ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 20ºC
  • Lows: down to 3ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: April
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Chicago to Shannon

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chicago to Shannon:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shannon. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Shannon

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to Shannon?
When you fly from Chicago to Shannon the average price is £823. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Shannon at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Shannon is 3270 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Shannon?
The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to Shannon are November, September and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Shannon?
The best time of the year to go to Shannon when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Shannon from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, February and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - Shannon.
How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to Shannon?
The total flight time between Chicago and Shannon is of around 16 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,580.27 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Shannon compared to Chicago?
While in Chicago temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, Shannon can experience temperatures up to 16º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 6º ºC in Shannon, compared to the -3º ºC average in Chicago.

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