Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Shannon is seven hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SFO to SNN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and SNN:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
277 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Return flights start at 419 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to SNN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SNN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Shannon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and venture far and wide through Shannon and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Shannon Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
Shannon Airport to central Shannon has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Shannon in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you'd like to explore Shannon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to SNN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be explored after you've seen Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If there's time to check out another corner of Ireland, consider Cork, roughly 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh are among its highlights.
