Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from Los Angeles to Kolkata. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.
About 21h 15m at the quickest, 37h typical, including the connection
Status
1 stop — no nonstop between Los Angeles and Kolkata in our latest live search
Popular airlines
Virgin Atlantic
Time difference
Kolkata is 12.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Pacific Time) during U.S. daylight saving time, mid-March to early November, and 13.5 hours ahead the rest of the year. India doesn't change its clocks.
This week's live check
Checked October 10, 2026
A real search for Los Angeles to Kolkata, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 21 and returning Dec 5. 1016 options came back.
There is no nonstop between Los Angeles and Kolkata, so every itinerary connects at least once. The quickest one-stop options take about 21h 15m; a typical itinerary takes about 37h.
The most common connections are through Dubai, Doha and Singapore, with the fastest one-stop options via Doha at about 21h 15m.
In our live search on October 10, 2026, 1016 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,886 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.
Airlines serving this market
Virgin Atlantic
One stop, connecting in London Heathrow.
Which connection works best from Los Angeles?
Dubai (fastest about 26h 20m), Doha (fastest about 21h 15m), Singapore (fastest about 34h 50m) came up most often in our latest search. Gulf hubs usually give the shortest total time; European hubs can work better on price, baggage or schedule. We also check the layover length, terminal changes and transit visa rules for your passport before you book.
When should you book?
November to February is the pleasant season in Kolkata. The monsoon runs from June to September. Fares from Los Angeles rise fastest around Durga Puja in September–October, Diwali and the December holidays, so book those dates early. Shoulder months usually price better if your dates are flexible.
Origin airport
Departing from Los Angeles (LAX)
Most foreign airlines fly from the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Traffic around LAX is heavy at peak times, so leave extra time to reach the terminal.
Destination airport
Arriving in Kolkata (CCU)
One integrated terminal handles international and domestic flights, which keeps onward connections simple.
Traveling with family?
With a connection, we look for itineraries that keep the family on one ticket with a comfortable layover, and request seats together on both flights where the fare allows it.
Student / long-stay fares
Students flying home to Kolkata can compare fares by baggage allowance as well as price; we check open-return and extra-baggage options where airlines offer them.
Premium Economy & Business Class
Business and Premium Economy availability on Los Angeles–Kolkata depends on the airline and aircraft on each leg. We compare the long-haul cabin, lounge access and baggage before you decide.
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No. Our latest live search found no nonstop, so every option connects at least once, most often in Dubai, Doha and Singapore.
About 21h 15m at the quickest and about 37h for a typical itinerary, including any connection.
Virgin Atlantic came up most often among the cheapest options in our latest search.
In our live search on October 10, 2026, round-trip economy started at $1,886, with typical fares around $1,886, taxes included. Your price depends on the dates, so search yours or ask us for a quote.
Fares are highest around Durga Puja in September–October, Diwali and the December holidays. Flexible travelers usually find better prices in the shoulder months.
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