Flights Newark → Shannon
EWR → SNN
Route overview
This flight route operates from Newark, where the airport opened in 2001, to Shannon, an older aviation hub that has been serving passengers since 1942. The destination airport handles approximately 1,418,084 passengers annually, making it a significant travel gateway for the region.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Newark (EWR) → Shannon (SNN) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Shannon the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Shannon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Newark (EWR) to Shannon (SNN) heads north-east for about 4,968 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 38m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Shannon it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating EWR-SNN
Frequently asked questions about EWR-SNN
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
