PHL–CCU

Flights from Philadelphia to Kolkata

Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from Philadelphia to Kolkata. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.

Duration
About 18h 40m at the quickest, 23h typical, including the connection
Status
1 stop — no nonstop between Philadelphia and Kolkata in our latest live search
Popular airlines
Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways
Time difference
Kolkata is 9.5 hours ahead of Philadelphia (Eastern Time) during U.S. daylight saving time, mid-March to early November, and 10.5 hours ahead the rest of the year. India doesn't change its clocks.

This week's live check

Checked October 2, 2026

A real search for Philadelphia to Kolkata, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 13 and returning Nov 27. 437 options came back.

Nonstop
No nonstop found
Quickest
18h 40m
Typical, cheaper fares
23h
Lowest round trip
$1,290
Most common connections
  • Doha · from 18h 40m

Airlines among the cheapest options: Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways.

Search your datesPrices change daily and are confirmed with the airline before you pay.

Flying from Philadelphia to Kolkata

There is no nonstop between Philadelphia and Kolkata, so every itinerary connects at least once. The quickest one-stop options take about 18h 40m; a typical itinerary takes about 23h.

The most common connections are through Doha, with the fastest one-stop options via Doha at about 18h 40m.

In our live search on October 2, 2026, 437 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,290 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.

Airlines serving this market

Qatar Airways

One stop, connecting in Doha.

Etihad Airways

One stop, connecting in Abu Dhabi.

Which connection works best from Philadelphia?

Doha (fastest about 18h 40m) 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia (PHL)

International flights use Terminal A. SEPTA's Airport Line regional rail runs between the terminals and Center City.

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 Philadelphia–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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Philadelphia to Kolkata FAQ

No. Our latest live search found no nonstop, so every option connects at least once, most often in Doha.

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