Flights from San Francisco to Kolkata
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Shanghai
- 22h 30m
- two tickets, via Singapore
- $834
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 7,812 mi (12,573 km)
fastest
Via Shanghai
China
22h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $931
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,040
Via Singapore
Singapore
24h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $834
Via New Delhi
India
26h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $978
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 San Francisco to cities closest to Kolkata
San Francisco to New Delhi
New Delhi: 810 mi (1,304 km) from Kolkata, flight 21h
from $558
San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: 1,453 mi (2,339 km) from Kolkata, flight 16h 35m
from $308
San Francisco to Guangzhou
Guangzhou: 1,584 mi (2,549 km) from Kolkata, flight 17h
from $472
San Francisco to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 1,646 mi (2,649 km) from Kolkata, flight 15h
from $348
San Francisco to Wuhan
Wuhan: 1,691 mi (2,722 km) from Kolkata, flight 14h 45m
from $520
San Francisco to Singapore
Singapore: 1,796 mi (2,891 km) from Kolkata, flight 17h 25m
from $458
To Kolkata from cities closest to San Francisco
Shanghai to Kolkata
Shanghai: 6,139 mi (9,879 km) from San Francisco, flight 5h 55m
from $159
Kunming to Kolkata
Kunming: 7,207 mi (11,598 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 55m
Srinagar to Kolkata
Srinagar: 7,356 mi (11,839 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 28m
from $136
Jorhat to Kolkata
Jorhat: 7,386 mi (11,887 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 40m
Dimapur to Kolkata
Dimapur: 7,451 mi (11,992 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 23m
from $67
Guwahati to Kolkata
Guwahati: 7,496 mi (12,064 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 25m
from $60
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kolkata?
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 San Francisco to Kolkata?
Via Shanghai: 13h 35m to the connection, 5h 55m after it, about 22h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Kolkata with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Singapore from $834. 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 San Francisco and Kolkata?
Shanghai (22h 30m total), Dubai (23h 25m total), Singapore (24h 45m total) and New Delhi (26h 10m total).
How far is Kolkata from San Francisco?
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.