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Cheap flights Shanghai — Kolkata

from $149 3 407 km ~4h 30m 26 flights found 6 airlines cheapest on Thursday
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12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
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0
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Cheapest: $149 on 04.12.2026
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Prices found for 32 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
04 Dec 2026, Fri
China Eastern MU 5812
16:35
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
23:05
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
6h 30m 1 stop
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03 Dec 2026, Thu
China Eastern MU 5802
07:10
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
13:40
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
6h 30m 1 stop
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19 Nov 2026, Thu
Shanghai Airlines FM 310
06:10
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
13:00
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
6h 50m 1 stop
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19 Nov 2026, Thu
China Eastern MU 5804
12:55
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
19:35
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
6h 40m 1 stop
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20 Nov 2026, Fri
China Eastern MU 5822
16:20
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
23:00
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
6h 40m 1 stop
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28 Nov 2026, Sat
China Eastern MU 5437
09:50
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
16:40
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
6h 50m 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
3 407 km
Flight time
4h 30m
Time difference
-2h
Minimum price
from $149 (04.12.2026)
Average price
$160
Maximum price
$241
Departures per week
2
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Airlines (6)
MU China Eastern FM Shanghai Airlines 6E IndiGo AI Air India VZ Thai Vietjet Air 9C Spring Airlines
Agencies (3)
Trip.com Clickavia Kupi.com
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 6
China Eastern
China Eastern
7 flights · 7 days
$149
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$151
IndiGo
IndiGo
Low-cost 13 flights · 13 days
$172
Air India
Air India
1 flights · 1 days
$276
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Vietjet Air
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$279
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$337
Where to buy tickets 3
Trip.com
24 tickets · 16 days
from $149
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $279
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $337
Airports

From — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

To — Kolkata (1)

  • CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Kolkata
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kolkata?
Approximate flight time — 4h 30m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to Kolkata?
The straight-line distance — 3 407 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Kolkata cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $149 on 04.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $160. Range: $149 — $241.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kolkata?
The difference — -2h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
To which airports in Kolkata do flights arrive?
To Kolkata: CCU (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 6 airlines: China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, IndiGo, Air India, Thai Vietjet Air, Spring Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — Kolkata

Flights Shanghai — Kolkata is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 3 407 km. Flight time 4h 30m. Time difference -2h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 2 airports: PVG, SHA. To Kolkata (CCU) — 1 arrival airport: CCU.

6 airlines operate on this route: China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, IndiGo, Air India, Thai Vietjet Air, Spring Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $149 (04.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $160, ranging from $149 to $241. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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