Shannon to San Jose (SNN–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNN Airport Page →
5,035 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 19h 59m N8UA UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
SEA Seattle ~12h 14m AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Jose flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shannon to San Jose
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,035 mi 10h 7m nonstop -8h behind

SNN–SJC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNN to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
138
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNN → SJC
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
SJC → SNN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Shannon

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric SNN→SJC DUB→SJC
Distance from SNN 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 10h 7m 10h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of SNN with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
San Jose is 8 hours behind Shannon.
SNN: IST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shannon, it's 10:00 AM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
5,035 mi / 8,103 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 7m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Irish passport holders enter the United States visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires (whichever comes first), and covers multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure, though most approvals come within minutes.

Passport must be an ePassport (biometric chip, all current Irish passports qualify). No supporting documents are formally required for ESTA approval, but CBP officers at the port of entry may ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation details, and sufficient funds. The 90-day VWP stay cannot be extended and does not allow a change of immigration status. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Dublin (MRV fee $185, interview wait times vary from 1 to 6 weeks).

Direct flights from Dublin to the US serve New York (JFK/EWR), Boston, Chicago, Washington Dulles, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and several others, running 7 to 10 hours. Shannon also has direct US routes. US Customs and Border Protection preclearance operates at Dublin and Shannon, meaning you clear US immigration before boarding and arrive as a domestic passenger. The US dollar is the only currency. No vaccination requirements for Irish arrivals.

SNN–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shannon to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance5,035 mi / 8,103 km
Flight time10h 7m
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNN
IATA / ICAOSNN / EINN
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNN to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shannon Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 10h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 5,035 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
San Jose is 8 hours behind Shannon.
Yes, return flights from SJC to SNN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SNN to SJC

Shannon Airport (SNN) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNN to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNN to SJC is about 10 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,035 miles (8,103 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB).