Ireland to United States Β· 3,581 miles (5,763 km)

Shannon (SNN) to Chicago (ORD) flights

Emirates Skywards logo
26,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Emirates Skywards

An economy award from Shannon (SNN) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $42.19. One airline flies nonstop from Shannon (SNN) to Chicago (ORD): United Airlines. The two airports are 3,581 miles (5,763 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Boston and New York and more.

How many miles SNN to ORD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines26,000$42.19–424.19
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$42.19–74.19
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$67.19–99.19
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines32,500$93.59–125.59
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$42.19–74.19
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines34,000$42.19–74.19
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines50,000$86.99–118.99
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines55,000$42.19–74.19
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines55,000$42.19–74.19

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SNN to ORD

  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SNN to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SNN to ORD with one stop

12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Boston (BOS)Aer Lingus, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more
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    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Aer Lingus logo
    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Edinburgh (EDI)Ryanair and Ryanair UK, then United Airlines
    Ryanair logo
    Ryanair UK logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via London (LHR)Aer Lingus, then American Airlines, British Airways and 1 more
    Aer Lingus logo
    American Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Paris (CDG)Aer Lingus, then American Airlines, Air France and 1 more
    Aer Lingus logo
    American Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Madrid (MAD)Ryanair, then Iberia and American Airlines
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    Iberia logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Discover Airlines, then Lufthansa, United Airlines and 1 more
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    Lufthansa logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Krakow (KRK)Ryanair, then LOT - Polish Airlines
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    LOT - Polish Airlines logo
  • Via Rome (FCO)Ryanair, then American Airlines, ITA Airways and 2 more
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    American Airlines logo
    ITA Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Naples (NAP)Ryanair, then American Airlines
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SNN to ORD: common questions

How many miles does SNN to ORD cost?

In economy it starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $42.19. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (27,500), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SNN to ORD?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Shannon (SNN) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Shannon from Chicago by plane?

Shannon (SNN) and Chicago (ORD) are 3,581 miles (5,763 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SNN to ORD award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Shannon and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Boston (BOS), New York (EWR), New York (JFK) and Edinburgh (EDI). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.