Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 16 hours 50 minutes.
Kolkata is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Every week, there are ten San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SFO to CCU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Kolkata (and then seeing more of India!) is a snap with Air India. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air India on this route.
Among carriers operating SFO to CCU flights, Air India has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and CCU include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
405 € is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. A return flight starts at 862 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to CCU if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to CCU.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Travel beyond Kolkata and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Kolkata Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Avis.
Reserving your vehicle from Kolkata Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
January is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kolkata in June.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kolkata Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to CCU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Kolkata has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, a visit to Patna will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
Around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.