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Currently, there are no direct flights between New York and Kolkata. However, major airlines such as Qatar Airways, India Airways, and Emirates offer indirect connections with one or two stops in Doha, New Delhi, and Istanbul.

Downtown Kolkata lies about 9.5 miles from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), and trains provide a cheaper means of travel between the two destinations, although the departures are few. The train travel time is around 48min. For convenience and urgency, take a taxi and make your way to the city center of Kolkata in approximately 12min.

Various transportation means provide convenient options to commute from downtown New York City to JFK. If you’re coming from Manhattan, a subway offers a cost-effective alternative to connect downtown New York and the airport, with a travel time of about one hour. For specific needs, consider taking a taxi or hopping onto a train and finding your way to JFK in about 45min.

New York boasts comfy hotels famous for their courtesy shuttle services running between the hotels and airports. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown is an excellent hotel located about 3.1 miles from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR). On the other hand, Hampton Inn New York - LaGuardia Airport is a wonderful hotel near LaGuardia Airport (LGA). A night at these establishments ensures you’re up in time for your flight.

Flights from New York to Kolkata may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Kolkata:

• Economy class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from New York to Kolkata most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 15% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the New York to Kolkata route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 81,392 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 106,201, a difference of ₹ 24,809. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Kolkata are National Library and Alipur Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Kolkata on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of ₹ 92,804. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New York to Kolkata takes 0h 00m, covering 20,479 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Kolkata are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 42,595, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 13m, compared to 21h 28m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 21h 41m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Kolkata is 9 hours ahead of New York (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from New York to Kolkata range from ₹ 76,494 to ₹ 120,257, with an average of ₹ 92,804 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 76,494 counts as a good deal.