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On this page, you can book flights from Shanghai to Kolkata. The distance between the cities is 3,412 km, with approximately 9 flights per week on this route.
Flights are operated by IndiGo (6E). Before your trip, we recommend checking how to get to the airport in Shanghai and how to reach the city center from the airport in Kolkata. To find the best fares, use the price trends chart.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Shanghai — Kolkata by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $167 in F, and the most expensive are around $245 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Shanghai → Kolkata, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $449 | high | May | $333 | low | Sep | $346 | low |
| Feb | $410 | medium | Jun | $327 | low | Oct | $462 | high |
| Mar | $385 | medium | Jul | $340 | low | Nov | $436 | high |
| Apr | $372 | medium | Aug | $359 | medium | Dec | $442 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate at your destination features a hot April with temperatures reaching 35.9°C and a cooler January, when temperatures drop to 13.1°C. Rainfall peaks in July and August, when the number of rainy days per month is at its highest.
The most affordable flights from China to India are usually found in September, with prices starting $167. The highest flight costs are typically recorded in February—starting $246—which is worth considering when planning your budget.
November is considered the optimal time to fly, offering a combination of moderate humidity and balanced fares starting $215. It is best to avoid the mid-summer monsoon period due to extreme rainfall and potential flight delays.
Flights from Shanghai to Kolkata are served by IndiGo (6E), the key carrier for this route. There are approximately 9 flights per week, providing regular connections between the cities. You can find a complete list of available flight options, up-to-date schedules, and flight information in the interactive list below.
Flights Shanghai — Kolkata depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and arrive at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time is about 4–5 hours, given the distance of 3,412 km. The exact duration depends on the specific flight and any layovers.
Regular flights are operated by IndiGo (6E). A full list of available flights for your dates can be found above.
Flights arrive at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on flight occupancy. You can check the current minimum in the low-fare calendar on this page.
To find the best fares, we recommend booking your flight 2–3 months before the departure date and monitoring price updates in the middle of the week.
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