Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon is five hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your RDU to SNN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shannon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RDU and SNN include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
256 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Return flights start from 656 €. These prices may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to SNN, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shannon Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RDU to SNN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shannon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shannon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SNN if you're on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Shannon Airport rental car and explore Shannon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to the centre of Shannon has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shannon Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Shannon. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Shannon is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shannon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to SNN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Ireland, consider Cork, roughly 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone are among the biggest draws.