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When traveling this route, only connecting flights are available. Air India has flights that make a stop at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). American Airlines and Qatar Airways offer flights with three layovers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and Hamad International Airport (HIA). Some flights make layovers at Fort Worth International (DFW), Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), Logan International Airport (BOS), and J.F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

You can take a bus or a taxi from the airport to the DumDum Terminal Station, where you can then take the Metro towards the city center and other locations in Kolkata. Although the Metro Railway is among India’s oldest, it is well maintained and the most efficient mode of public transport.

San Francisco International Airport has four parking options: Park Fast parking option, which costs approximately $2 for 20min, around $45 for nonmembers, and approximately $36 per day for the members. Domestic Parking costs around $2 for 15min, and approximately $36 per day. The International Parking and the long-term parking, on the other hand, cost around $2 for 20min, and approximately $25 per day.

The Fabhotel Suncitel Dum Dum Airport is among the most convenient hotels around the airport. You can choose to book a room in case of late arrival at Kolkata International Airport (CCU). The hotel is 0.4 miles away from the airport and is well known for its excellent room service and well air-conditioned rooms.

Only Air India operates flights between San Francisco and Kolkata.

Flights from San Francisco to Kolkata usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Kolkata.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Kolkata most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 4% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the San Francisco to Kolkata route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 10%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ₹ 116,902 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 129,434 – a ₹ 12,532 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Kolkata flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Kolkata:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 and lands at 03:01
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 11:46.

The flight takes about 17h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of ₹ 123,688. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Kolkata takes 17h 01m, covering 20,228 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 San Francisco to Kolkata are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 42,915, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 05m, compared to 23h 03m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and 23h 26m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Kolkata is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from San Francisco to Kolkata range from ₹ 101,100 to ₹ 156,243, with an average of ₹ 123,688 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 101,100 counts as a good deal.