How to get from Kolkata to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Shanghai: about 18h 48m including the connection. Other options: via New Delhi, Singapore, Doha and Dubai. Two tickets from $655.

Flights from Kolkata to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Shanghai
18h 48m
two tickets, via Singapore
$655
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,812 mi (12,573 km)
fastest
Via Shanghai
China
18h 48m
with the connection
Kolkata to Shanghai flight 4h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Shanghai to San Francisco flight 11h 23m
two ticketsfrom $806
Via New Delhi
21h 35m
with the connection
Kolkata to New Delhi flight 2h 30m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,243
Via Singapore
Singapore
22h 33m
with the connection
Kolkata to Singapore flight 4h 25m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $655
Via Doha
Qatar
24h 10m
with the connection
Kolkata to Doha flight 5h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to San Francisco flight 15h 45m
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
24h 23m
with the connection
Kolkata to Dubai flight 5h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to San Francisco flight 16h 18m
two ticketsfrom $1,421

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Kolkata to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Shanghai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Kolkata to San Francisco?
Via Shanghai: 4h 25m to the connection, 11h 23m after it, about 18h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Kolkata to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Singapore from $655. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Kolkata and San Francisco?
Shanghai (18h 48m total), New Delhi (21h 35m total), Singapore (22h 33m total), Doha (24h 10m total) and Dubai (24h 23m total).
How far is San Francisco from Kolkata?
7,812 mi (12,573 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.