Statistics on New York City-Kolkata flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kolkata (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Kolkata from New York City airport is $ 1215 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 965 (in september) and $ 1625 (in december), which is a saving of $ 251 or a surplus of $ 411 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $859 to $913 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kolkata before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Kolkata plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 28857 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kolkata from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 965, saving $ 251 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1215). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1625).
Flight New York City-Kolkata: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1076 | $ 1274 | fair price |
| February | $ 863 | $ 1032 | good price |
| March | $ 851 | $ 1025 | good price |
| April | $ 887 | $ 1032 | good price |
| May | $ 884 | $ 1051 | good price |
| June | $ 1221 | $ 1395 | fair price |
| July | $ 1308 | $ 1524 | high price |
| August | $ 1268 | $ 1468 | high price |
| September | $ 812 | $ 965 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 868 | $ 1025 | good price |
| November | $ 989 | $ 1157 | good price |
| December | $ 1299 | $ 1625 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Kolkata
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Kolkata range from $644 to $1826. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $645 to $698), 1% at the maximum price (from $1772 to $1826). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $967 to $1020 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Kolkata flight
There are 16 companies that serve New York City from Kolkata airport: Air India, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, United, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, jetBlue, China Eastern, Finnair and Air China.
Data analysis:
Of the 28857 flights analyzed in previous years, Air India was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the New York City->Kolkata route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Kolkata flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $42. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $50.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kolkata to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $54. Conversely, departing from Kolkata on a saturday may cost you an additional $68.
Top prices New York City-Kolkata
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Kolkata | 17-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 707 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 20-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 709 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 604 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 02-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 625 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 03-10 to 07-10-2024 | $ 623 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 04-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 642 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 05-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 642 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 06-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 602 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 08-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 623 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kolkata | 04-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 678 | layover flight with Air India |
When to book your flight New York City - Kolkata to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Kolkata flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Kolkata, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1104 $, which is a saving of 111 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (215 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Kolkata flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1086 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1196), 5 to 6 months ($ 1112), 6 to 7 months ($ 1103), 7 to 8 months ($ 1115), 9 to 10 months ($ 1086) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 816 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1019), 2 to 3 months ($ 974), 3 to 4 months ($ 939), 5 to 6 months ($ 1007) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 800 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 977), 2 to 3 months ($ 889), 4 to 5 months ($ 952), 5 to 6 months ($ 886), 6 to 7 months ($ 990) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 896 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1015), 2 to 3 months ($ 977), 3 to 4 months ($ 909), 4 to 5 months ($ 908), 5 to 6 months ($ 948) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 910 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1026), 4 to 5 months ($ 958), 6 to 7 months ($ 939), 7 to 8 months ($ 957) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1297 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1377), 2 to 3 months ($ 1395), 3 to 4 months ($ 1361), 4 to 5 months ($ 1389) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1311 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1499), 2 to 3 months ($ 1430), 3 to 4 months ($ 1498), 4 to 5 months ($ 1366), 6 to 7 months ($ 1347), 8 to 9 months ($ 1513), 9 to 10 months ($ 1359) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1264 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1462), 2 to 3 months ($ 1461), 3 to 4 months ($ 1345), 4 to 5 months ($ 1408), 5 to 6 months ($ 1302), 6 to 7 months ($ 1340), 9 to 10 months ($ 1401) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 889 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 944), 2 to 3 months ($ 893), 3 to 4 months ($ 917), 7 to 8 months ($ 921) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 892 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 971), 4 to 5 months ($ 912), 5 to 6 months ($ 973), 6 to 7 months ($ 944), 7 to 8 months ($ 986) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1007 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1075), 3 to 4 months ($ 1077), 4 to 5 months ($ 1070), 5 to 6 months ($ 1060), 6 to 7 months ($ 1075), 8 to 9 months ($ 1099), 9 to 10 months ($ 1039), 10 to 11 months ($ 1112) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1289 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1618), 4 to 5 months ($ 1524), 5 to 6 months ($ 1509), 6 to 7 months ($ 1485), 7 to 8 months ($ 1483), 8 to 9 months ($ 1347), 9 to 10 months ($ 1386) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Kolkata are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $46. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $31 more.
New York City to Kolkata: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1051 $893 to $1246 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1309 $990 to $1802 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 2087 $1668 to $2848 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1522 $1281 to $1893 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 814 $661 to $1074 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 677 $602 to $1085 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 853 $678 to $986 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1293 $1293 to $1293 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 860 $860 to $860 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Kolkata. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!