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IndiGo
IndiGo
6E-7562
08:30
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
1H :15 M
Non Stop
09:45
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
IndiGo
IndiGo
6E-7326
17:50
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
1H :15 M
Non Stop
19:05
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
IndiGo
IndiGo
6E-7235
21:25
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
1H :20 M
Non Stop
22:45
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
IndiGo
IndiGo
6E-925
13:55
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
7H :10 M
1 Stop
PAT · 5h 05m Patna (PAT), India
21:05
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9692
09:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
9H :25 M
1 Stop
DEL · 4h 55m Delhi (DEL), India
18:35
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9692
09:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
11H :10 M
1 Stop
DEL · 6h 40m Delhi (DEL), India
20:20
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9692
09:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
19H :40 M
1 Stop
DEL · 15h 10m Delhi (DEL), India
04:50
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9698
14:35
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
14H :15 M
1 Stop
DEL · 9h 45m Delhi (DEL), India
04:50
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9696
21:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
7H :40 M
1 Stop
DEL · 3h 10m Delhi (DEL), India
04:50
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9692
09:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
12H :40 M
1 Stop
DEL · 8h 20m Delhi (DEL), India
21:50
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9692
09:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
14H :10 M
1 Stop
DEL · 9h 40m Delhi (DEL), India
23:20
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9698
14:35
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
7H :15 M
1 Stop
DEL · 2h 55m Delhi (DEL), India
21:50
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9698
14:35
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
8H :45 M
1 Stop
DEL · 4h 15m Delhi (DEL), India
23:20
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9696
21:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
26H :10 M
1 Stop
DEL · 21h 40m Delhi (DEL), India
23:20
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9696
21:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
23H :10 M
1 Stop
DEL · 18h 40m Delhi (DEL), India
20:20
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9692
09:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
27H :05 M
1 Stop
DEL · 22h 35m Delhi (DEL), India
12:15
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9698
14:35
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
21H :40 M
1 Stop
DEL · 17h 10m Delhi (DEL), India
12:15
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9696
21:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
15H :05 M
1 Stop
DEL · 10h 35m Delhi (DEL), India
12:15
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9696
21:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
24H :40 M
1 Stop
DEL · 20h 20m Delhi (DEL), India
21:50
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9689
08:50
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
15H :20 M
1 Stop
BOM · 9h 35m Mumbai (BOM), India
00:10
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9689
08:50
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
11H :05 M
1 Stop
BOM · 5h 30m Mumbai (BOM), India
19:55
2026-10-03
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9698
14:35
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
28H :00 M
1 Stop
DEL · 23h 30m Delhi (DEL), India
18:35
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra

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Air India
Air India
AI-9696
21:10
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
21H :25 M
1 Stop
DEL · 16h 55m Delhi (DEL), India
18:35
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9689
08:50
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
29H :35 M
1 Stop
BOM · 23h 55m Mumbai (BOM), India
14:25
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9689
08:50
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
24H :55 M
1 Stop
BOM · 19h 20m Mumbai (BOM), India
09:45
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
Air India
Air India
AI-9698
14:35
2026-10-03
Ranchi (IXR)IndiaRanchi
24H :45 M
1 Stop
DEL · 20h 15m Delhi (DEL), India
15:20
2026-10-04
KOLKATA (CCU)IndiaNetaji Subhas Chandra
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Today's Airfare Highlights

Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare ₹5,438 IndiGo 08:30
Earliest departure ₹5,438 IndiGo 08:30
Shortest duration ₹5,438 IndiGo 08:30
Night 00:00-05:59 No option Open full search for more
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹5,438 IndiGo at 08:30
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹5,438 IndiGo at 17:50
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹5,438 IndiGo at 21:25

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Ranchi (IXR)

Ranchi

India

GMT 5.5

Latitude: 23.314300537100003

Longitude: 85.3217010498

Kolkata (CCU)

Netaji Subhas Chandra

India

GMT 5.5

Latitude: 22.654699325561523

Longitude: 88.44670104980469

Distance: Ranchi (IXR), India to Kolkata (CCU), India - 328.19 km
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Route forecast

Weather in Ranchi and Kolkata

Live forecast for both cities, 18 Sep to 21 Sep.

Departure city

Ranchi

Mon, 21 Sep
28°CRain expectedLow 22°
77% humidity 6 km/h wind 9.8 mm rain
  • Fri29° / 23°
  • Sat29° / 23°
  • Sun29° / 23°
Arrival city

Kolkata

Mon, 21 Sep
32°CRain expectedLow 26°
71% humidity 4 km/h wind 3.3 mm rain
  • Fri32° / 25°
  • Sat32° / 26°
  • Sun30° / 25°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Kolkata

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier — or shifting a day or two — often costs less.

Busiest periods: Summer school holidays (15 Apr – 15 Jun), Festive season (01 Oct – 30 Nov), Winter break and New Year (20 Dec – 05 Jan).

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here — check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Ranchi to Kolkata

Every option we can actually book for you, compared on price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹5,4381h 15m3 flights today
Connecting flight₹6,947Longer — includes a stop50 options

Air distance is about 328 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 2 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Ranchi to Kolkata

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Air India Flights

from ₹15,96449 flights
Fares from
₹15,964
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
49 — compare timings in the list above

IndiGo Flights

from ₹5,4384 flights
Fares from
₹5,438
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
4 — compare timings in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration1h 15m · IndiGo
First departure of the day08:30 · IndiGo
Last departure of the day21:25 · IndiGo
Options in this snapshot53
Direct / non-stop options3
Airport codesRanchi–IXR, Kolkata–CCU

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

Around 53 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 3 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 08:30 and the last around 21:25. The fastest flight takes about 1h 15m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹5,438, Afternoon from ₹5,438, Evening from ₹5,438. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Ranchi

Patna, the capital city of Bihar, is situated on the banks of River Ganges. Four rivers, namely, Gandak, Ghaghara, Sone and Punpun, join the Ganges in Patna. Immensely famous for its ancient history, Patna is home to numerous holy destinations. Occupying an important place in heart of Sikhs and Buddhists all over the world, Patna receives millions of tourists each year.

Some of the must-see tourist attractions in Patna include Har Mandir Saheb, Patna Museum, Golghar, Kumhrar, Patna Zoo, Mahavir Mandir, Gandhi Maidan, Gandhi Museum, Padri ki Haveli, Vaishali Stupa and many others. Neighbouring tourist spots include places like Anga, Vujj, Mithila, and Bhojpur. People here primarily speak Hindi, Bihari, Urdu, Maghi, Mithali and English. And the best time to visit the ancient and historical Patna city is from October to February.

Read more about Ranchi

Patna can be reached by rail, road and air. However, the fastest ways to reach the city is via air. The Loknayak Jayaprakash Airport connects Patna with other major cities of India. Regular flights to Patna from other major cities make accessibility to the city really easy and convenient. Book your Patna air tickets with FlyX.in.com to avail some fabulous discounts.

Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport i.e. Patna Airport is situated 5km away from the city. Regular flights to Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Indore, Vishakhapatnam, Pune and Lucknow are available by Air India, Go Air, Jet airways and Jetlite. Nearby hotels to Patna airport are Chanakya Hotel, Hotel Patliputra Ashok, Maurya Hotel and Hotel Windsor. Check

About Kolkata

Kolkata is one of the oldest cities in India which is known for its deep rooted culture and rich historical backdrops. Placed on the banks of Hooghly River, this ancient city was earlier called as 'Calcutta'. Due to its historical past, the city is awarded as ‘Cultural Capital of India’, 'the City of Processions' and 'City of Joy'. Kolkata is the capital city of Indian state of West Bengal and has also served as the capital of the country until 1911. The metropolis is known for two major things, one is 'Communist stronghold' and other is the madness for cricket. Kolkata is famous as the birthplace of many famous personalities like Rabindranath Tagore (the noblest) and Satyajit Ray (the Bharat Ratan). The city also has deep values for Catholics and other communities as Mother Teresa took her last breath here. Moving in and around the city, you will get a glimpse of India's past and present through its architectural buildings.

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To add more memorable moments in your life, Kolkata has many beautiful and breathtaking places in the way of Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens (Stadium), Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Marble Palace, Writer's Building, Nicco Park, Saheed Minar and National Library. Beside its attractions, Kolkata is also famous for its variety of lip smacking foods and warm hospitality. If you are a shopping freak, then, you can find number of markets to buy some traditional things. The fish market near the beautiful Hooghly River is quite famous not just in India but also throughout the world. A visit to the city during Durga Puja will enhance your enjoyment. The months from October to March are considered as the best period to visit the city as during this time, the climate remains pleasant. Being one of the largest cities in India, Kolkata is well connected to different parts of world.

You can book your flight tickets to Kolkata from any corner of the world via FlyX.in.com which is a leading travel portal. Here on this dedicated portal, you can also enjoy some heavy discounts on your bookings.

Best time to visit Kolkata

October to February (12-27°C)

Places to visit in Kolkata

Victoria MemorialHowrah BridgeDakshineswar Kali TemplePark StreetIndian Museum

Travelling in and around Kolkata

Metro, iconic yellow taxis, trams and app cabs; the airport is well connected by road, ~17 km from Park Street.

Kolkata airport information

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU). In Dum Dum, ~17 km northeast of central Kolkata; single integrated terminal for domestic and international.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Ranchi to Kolkata flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Ranchi to Kolkata, Saturday shows the lowest fare at ₹5,438. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.

How far is Ranchi from Kolkata by air?

The direct air distance between Ranchi (IXR) and Kolkata (CCU) is about 328 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from IXR to CCU?

Yes. 3 non-stop flights are showing on Ranchi to Kolkata for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Ranchi to Kolkata?

Air India and IndiGo are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Ranchi to Kolkata?

The quickest non-stop Ranchi to Kolkata flight currently loaded takes about 1h 15m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 1h 15m to 1h 20m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Ranchi to Kolkata flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 15 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Ranchi to Kolkata flight fare?

The lowest fare showing on Ranchi to Kolkata for the dates currently loaded is ₹5,438. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹28,211, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.

What time do Ranchi to Kolkata flights depart?

For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 08:30 and the last is around 21:25, local time at Ranchi. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Approx route distance: 328.19 km.

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Lowest Ranchi to Kolkata airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest Fare Fare Date Airline Departure
Lowest Airfare Today ₹5,438 03/10/2026 IndiGo 08:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹5,329 12/10/2026 IndiGo 08:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹5,166 11/12/2026 IndiGo 08:30

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Ranchi to Kolkata Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Ranchi and Kolkata is approximately 328 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :15 M up to 34H :45 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.

Ranchi to Kolkata Flight Schedule and Timing

Around 53 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Ranchi at 08:30, while the last night flight leaves at 21:25. Flights depart from Ranchi and land at Netaji Subhas Chandra.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight Details Information
Route Ranchi to Kolkata
Aerial Distance 328 KM
Flight Duration 1H :15 M - 34H :45 M
Airport Codes Ranchi - IXR, Kolkata - CCU
Total Flights Available 53 flights (3 direct)
First Flight Departure Departs at 08:30
Last Flight Departure Departs at 21:25
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) 0 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) 23 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) 13 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) 1 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) 16 direct/indirect flights

Airport Information & Terminals

IXR: Ranchi airport. Ranchi airport planning should be based on the actual terminal, traffic pattern and the first stop after landing. For Indian domestic routes, keep extra time around festivals, long weekends, wedding dates and early morning airport entry.

CCU: Kolkata airport. Kolkata airport planning should be based on the actual terminal, traffic pattern and the first stop after landing. For Indian domestic routes, keep extra time around festivals, long weekends, wedding dates and early morning airport entry.