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Flight deals from Kolkata Airport to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kolkata Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM1,480. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.RM698 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kolkata on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM698, select.
Shanghai.RM801 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kolkata on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM801, select.
Shanghai.RM807 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kolkata on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM807, select.
Shanghai.RM855 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Thai VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departs from Kolkata on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM855, select.
Shanghai.RM872 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kolkata on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM872, select.
Shanghai.RM875 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kolkata on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM875, select.
Shanghai.RM920 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kolkata on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM920, select.
Shanghai.RM995 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM995, select.
Shanghai.RM1,001 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kolkata on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,001, select.
Shanghai.RM1,017 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,017, select.
Shanghai.RM1,027 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kolkata on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,027, select.
Shanghai.RM1,033 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,033, select.
Shanghai.RM1,113 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,113, select.
Shanghai.RM1,135 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,135, select.
Shanghai.RM1,139 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,139, select.
Shanghai.RM1,140 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kolkata on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,140, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kolkata to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kolkata to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from RM698
May
from RM807
Jun
from RM801
Jul
from RM872
Aug
from RM875
Sep
from RM855
Oct
from RM920
Nov
from RM1,140
Dec
from RM1,027
Jan
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Feb
from RM1,182
Mar
from RM1,001

Direct flights from Kolkata to Shanghai

Alternative Kolkata to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kolkata to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
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Kolkata to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM698
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Kolkata to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kolkata to Shanghai is RM1,460. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Kolkata to Shanghai.
IndiGo flies direct from Kolkata to Shanghai.
As of April 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Kolkata to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Kolkata to Shanghai is usually June.
If you're flying from Kolkata Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao – which is 13.8 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from RM1,460.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kolkata Airport to Shanghai on Saturday, 6 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, China Eastern and IndiGo offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport is located in Kolkata. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata.

  • Leave enough time to get on your CCU to Shanghai flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from CCU to Shanghai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

  • CCU is about 13 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CCU:

  • When it comes to Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU) to Shanghai

  • RM698 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM1,460. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from CCU to Shanghai. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport to Shanghai across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from CCU to Shanghai is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a deal gets even better.

  • Save money on your flight from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport to Shanghai with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:

  • Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from CCU to Shanghai. If you're travelling during a peak period, book even earlier to secure the best deal.

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The centre of Shanghai is about 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.

  • The trip will take about 40 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SHA. Unwind and get cosy after your CCU to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from SHA a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport to Shanghai, while February is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book a Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CCU to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its popular sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Puyang is another must-experience destination in China and is around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.

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