Travelling from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 15 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
There are four Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights each week.
Your CCU to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Air India has direct flights from Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air India.
With a reliable 88.0% of services arriving on schedule, Air India has the best on-time performance for CCU to SFO flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CCU and SFO:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 8,166. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 16,576. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from CCU to SFO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CCU to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Kolkata Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Kolkata Airport from central Kolkata, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CCU:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Kolkata Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCU to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
