Question 1

How long is the flight to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Kolkata depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular route to Kolkata on KAYAK is from Johannesburg, which takes 21h 40m.

Question 2

How far is Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport from central Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are 13 km between Kolkata city centre and Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Kolkata-Netaji-S-Chandra-CCU'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the name of Kolkata’s airport?

Accepted Answer

When flying to Kolkata, you'll arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport (CCU). The airport is also known as Netaji S. Chandra or Netaji Subhas Int. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Kolkata-Netaji-S-Chandra-CCU'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kolkata is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 74,329. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are ₹ 74,329 on average.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Kolkata is February, where tickets cost ₹ 64,507 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is ₹ 90,944 and ₹ 87,008 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of ₹ 65,534.

Question 6

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kolkata. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Kolkata-Netaji-S-Chandra-CCU'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kolkata is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Kolkata-Netaji-S-Chandra-CCU'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kolkata with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Kolkata-Netaji-S-Chandra-CCU'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kolkata up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Kolkata-Netaji-S-Chandra-CCU'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kolkata is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost ₹ 939 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kolkata is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 939.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 12

How many direct flights to Kolkata are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 178 direct flights from within South Africa to Kolkata every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 08:00 the most common departure time and 38% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 13

How many direct flights to Kolkata are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 1,243 direct flights from within South Africa to Kolkata. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kolkata?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kolkata?

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to Kolkata?

The duration of your flight to Kolkata depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular route to Kolkata on KAYAK is from Johannesburg, which takes 21h 40m.

How many direct flights to Kolkata are there each day?

There are around 178 direct flights from within South Africa to Kolkata every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 08:00 the most common departure time and 38% of flights departing in the morning.

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FAQs - booking Kolkata flights

How far is Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport from central Kolkata?

There are 13 km between Kolkata city centre and Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport.

What is the name of Kolkata’s airport?

When flying to Kolkata, you'll arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport (CCU). The airport is also known as Netaji S. Chandra or Netaji Subhas Int.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kolkata?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kolkata is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 74,329. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are ₹ 74,329 on average.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kolkata?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kolkata.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kolkata?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kolkata is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kolkata?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kolkata with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kolkata?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kolkata up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kolkata?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kolkata is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost ₹ 939 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kolkata is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 939.

How many direct flights to Kolkata are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,243 direct flights from within South Africa to Kolkata. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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