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

Chicago (ORD) to Shannon (SNN) flights

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

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Shannon (SNN) starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Shannon (SNN): United Airlines. The two airports are 3,581 miles (5,763 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Boston and New York and more.

How many miles ORD to SNN 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$5.60–355.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$54
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines32,500$71.61–80.61
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines34,000$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines50,000$50.40
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines55,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines55,000$5.60

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 ORD to SNN

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

Book ORD to SNN with points

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

ORD to SNN with one stop

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

How many miles does ORD to SNN cost?

In economy it starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 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 ORD to SNN?

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

How far is Chicago from Shannon by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Shannon (SNN) 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 ORD to SNN 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 Chicago and Shannon?

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.