How to get from New York to Kolkata: connecting flights, about 19h 45m total

Flights from New York to Kolkata

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Prices by day: New York to Kolkata

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Best fares from New York to Kolkata

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Cheapest one-way $618 27 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $700 13 November, Fri Cheapest weekend departure $618 Fri, 27 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $618

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha: 19h 45m
two tickets, via New Delhi: $644
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 7,920 mi (12,746 km)

fastest

Via Doha

Qatar

19h 45m

with the connection

New York to Doha flight 12h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Doha to Kolkata flight 4h 35m

two ticketsfrom $1,047

Via New Delhi

India

20h

with the connection

New York to New Delhi flight 14h 50m

Connection of about 3h

New Delhi to Kolkata flight 2h 10m

two ticketsfrom $644

Via Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

20h 8m

with the connection

New York to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Abu Dhabi to Kolkata flight 4h 28m

two ticketsfrom $891

Via Dubai

United Arab Emirates

20h 40m

with the connection

New York to Dubai flight 13h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Dubai to Kolkata flight 4h 25m

two ticketsfrom $748

Via Mumbai

India

20h 58m

with the connection

New York to Mumbai flight 15h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Mumbai to Kolkata flight 2h 43m

two ticketsfrom $1,299

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From New York to cities closest to Kolkata

New York to New Delhi New Delhi: 810 mi (1,304 km) from Kolkata, flight 14h 50m from $442 New York to Mumbai Mumbai: 1,028 mi (1,655 km) from Kolkata, flight 15h 15m from $697 New York to Guangzhou Guangzhou: 1,584 mi (2,549 km) from Kolkata, flight 16h 20m from $528 New York to Hong Kong Hong Kong: 1,646 mi (2,649 km) from Kolkata, flight 16h 5m from $423 New York to Tashkent Tashkent: 1,704 mi (2,742 km) from Kolkata, flight 12h from $550 New York to Singapore Singapore: 1,796 mi (2,891 km) from Kolkata, flight 19h 13m from $434

To Kolkata from cities closest to New York

Doha to Kolkata Doha: 6,693 mi (10,772 km) from New York, flight 4h 35m from $218 Dubai to Kolkata Dubai: 6,840 mi (11,008 km) from New York, flight 4h 25m from $167 Abu Dhabi to Kolkata Abu Dhabi: 6,848 mi (11,021 km) from New York, flight 4h 28m from $187 Srinagar to Kolkata Srinagar: 6,905 mi (11,112 km) from New York, flight 4h 28m from $136 New Delhi to Kolkata New Delhi: 7,304 mi (11,755 km) from New York, flight 2h 10m from $98 Shanghai to Kolkata Shanghai: 7,368 mi (11,858 km) from New York, flight 5h 55m from $159

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New York to Kolkata?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.

What is the fastest way to fly from New York to Kolkata?

Via Doha: 12h 10m to the connection, 4h 35m after it, about 19h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from New York to Kolkata with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New Delhi from $644. 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 New York and Kolkata?

Doha (19h 45m total), New Delhi (20h total), Abu Dhabi (20h 8m total), Dubai (20h 40m total) and Mumbai (20h 58m total).

How far is Kolkata from New York?

7,920 mi (12,746 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.