Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Kolkata is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your SFO to CCU flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and CCU:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
$663 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,182. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to CCU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to CCU.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kolkata and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kolkata. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport for April if you'd like to visit Kolkata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to CCU in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Kolkata, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 467 kilometres north-west to Patna to tick off its leading attractions. From Mahatma Gandhi Setu to Bihar Museum and Golghar, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, consider Ranchi, roughly 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. Rock Garden, Jagannath Temple and Deer Park are among its highlights.