Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kolkata (CHI - CCU)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Kolkata and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,008	Emirates 1 stop 37 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kolkata is currently $1,008
Cheapest one-way flight	$550	Air India 1 stop 40 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Kolkata is currently $550
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,269	Emirates 1 stop 37 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Kolkata is currently $1,269
Cheapest business class flights	$3,350	Etihad 1 stop 27 hr Sun, May 3 — Sat, May 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Kolkata is currently $3,350

Fastest flight	19 hr 20 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Kolkata takes 19 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kolkata is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $840–1,350
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,250–3,150

Popular airlines from Chicago to Kolkata

Air India

from $1,208

Typical price: $1,000–3,000

15 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CCU Every Wed, Fri, Sun
Qatar Airways

from $1,121

Typical price: $1,050–2,000

12 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CCU Every day
Emirates

from $1,008

Typical price: $1,050–2,400

11 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CCU Every day
Etihad

from $1,022

Typical price: $950–1,900

8 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CCU Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Kolkata

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)

Kolkata India 50 min 7 mi
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)

Durgapur India 3 hr 47 min 101 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Kolkata

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Kolkata are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $840 to $1,350.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kolkata recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $1,008. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $550.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air India flight from Chicago to Kolkata is $1,208, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Kolkata is $1,121, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Kolkata is $1,008, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Chicago to Kolkata is $1,022, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kolkata starts at $1,008 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $550 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

19 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Kolkata.

Kolkata has a tropical climate with warm to hot weather year-round. Torrential monsoon rains are typical Jun–Sep. Key events include the Kolkata Book Fair (Jan/Feb), a huge event with hundreds of stalls. The Durga Puja (Sep/Oct), held in honor of the Hindu goddess Durga, is a festive celebration with processions and temporary shrines. The Kolkata International Film Festival (Nov) shows Bengali, Indian and foreign films around the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Kolkata.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Kolkata really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Kolkata.

In terms of flights, Air India is the most popular. Air India offers 15 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Kolkata are:

Qatar Airways offers 12 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
Emirates offers 11 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .
Etihad offers 8 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Kolkata.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kolkata recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $1,008. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $550.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air India flight from Chicago to Kolkata is $1,208, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Kolkata is $1,121, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Kolkata is $1,008, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Chicago to Kolkata is $1,022, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 16.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Kolkata.

There are 15 Air India connecting flights from Chicago to Kolkata per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 12 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Etihad connecting flights from Chicago to Kolkata per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Kolkata at price $1,269 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Kolkata.

There are 15 Air India connecting flights from Chicago to Kolkata per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 12 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Kolkata per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Etihad connecting flights from Chicago to Kolkata per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kolkata.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Kolkata, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Kolkata start at $3,350 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 16 with Etihad.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Kolkata start at $1,008 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Kolkata, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Kolkata starts at $1,269 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Emirates.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Kolkata at price $1,269 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kolkata, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.