Shanghai to Kolkata flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Shanghai to Kolkata is €135 (checked on 29 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €135, departing 19 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 16Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €308, departing 27 Dec 2026, back 16 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €136, departing 21 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- IndiGo, Air China, Air India, AirAsia X, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet Air (13)
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 3,407 km
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with IndiGo. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) → Kolkata, city gazetteer reference point (22.5726, 88.3639): ≈ 12 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Kolkata: Friday, from €135 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €136 | 4 |
| Friday | €135 | 4 |
| Saturday | €135 | 4 |
| Sunday | €136 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Shanghai to Kolkata by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €135 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €156 | 5 |
| 8 to 30 days | €135 | 11 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Kolkata?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €135, found on 29 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kolkata?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €135.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kolkata?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with IndiGo.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kolkata?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: IndiGo, Air China, Air India, AirAsia X, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet Air (13).
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Kolkata take?
Across the 39 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 18h 53m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Shanghai to Kolkata fares were non-stop?
15 of the 60 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Kolkata?
Cheapest round trip: €308, departing 27 Dec 2026, back 16 Jan 2027 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Shanghai to Kolkata?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €136, departing 21 Nov 2026 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Shanghai to Kolkata?
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Kolkata: Friday, from €135 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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