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

• Earliest: departs at 10:55 am and lands at 3:56 am
• Latest: departs at 7:35 pm and lands at 12:36 pm.

The flight takes about 17h 01m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Kolkata:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kolkata takes 17h 01m, covering 7,810 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kolkata range from $1,099 to $1,665, with an average of $1,327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,099 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $1,327 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 Airbus A380-800 variants.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Kolkata are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $612, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 6% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from San Francisco to Kolkata. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,268 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,408, a difference of $140.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Air India operates flights between San Francisco and Kolkata.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 05m, compared with 23h 18m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 25h via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.