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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New York to Kolkata takes 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.

Return flights from New York to Kolkata range from ₹ 81,256 to ₹ 123,197, with an average of ₹ 97,207 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 81,256 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the ₹ 97,207 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from New York to Kolkata are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 49,541, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

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).

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 38% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from New York to Kolkata. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 88,265 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 112,640, a difference of ₹ 24,375.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 05m, compared to 21h 32m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 06m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

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.

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.

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.