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$225+ Cheap flights to Crete

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HER
يوليو 26 — أغسطس 21
ح 7/26
ح 8/2
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Crete in 2026

Cheapest flights to Crete
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Crete. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on يونيو 26, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ج 9/45:45 pm
EWR
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CHQ
2 stops33h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
ث 9/159:45 pm
CHQ
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EWR
2 stops46h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/24$642
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ج 8/215:45 pm
EWR
-
CHQ
2 stops34h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
س 9/55:50 pm
CHQ
-
EWR
2 stops26h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/26$699
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
خ 10/18:25 pm
EWR
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HER
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
خ 10/157:00 am
HER
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EWR
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$712
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ن 8/179:45 pm
EWR
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HER
1 stop28h 55m
SWISS
ر 9/98:45 pm
HER
-
EWR
1 stop30h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 6/21$726
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ر 8/269:45 pm
EWR
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HER
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
ث 9/89:15 pm
HER
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EWR
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$728
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ث 8/189:45 pm
EWR
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CHQ
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
ث 8/259:45 pm
CHQ
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EWR
3 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$730
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ث 8/189:45 pm
EWR
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HER
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
ث 9/89:15 pm
HER
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EWR
2 stops26h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$731
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure French Bee is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ر 9/1611:00 pm
EWR
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HER
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
خ 9/247:00 am
HER
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EWR
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$733
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ن 8/179:45 pm
EWR
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HER
1 stop28h 55m
SWISS
ن 8/317:55 pm
HER
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EWR
1 stop31h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 6/22$738
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ث 8/185:40 pm
EWR
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HER
1 stop19h 10m
Austrian Airlines
ث 9/89:15 pm
HER
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EWR
1 stop23h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 6/21$739
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ث 8/189:45 pm
EWR
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HER
1 stop15h 10m
SWISS
ر 9/98:45 pm
HER
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EWR
1 stop30h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 6/21$748
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ر 8/268:25 pm
EWR
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HER
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
ج 9/43:40 am
HER
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EWR
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$753

Find flights to Crete

Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to Crete on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on يونيو 26, 2026
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Find the latest flights to Crete in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on يونيو 26, 2026.

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Average price

$1,198

Round-trip from

$712

One-way from

$225
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From New York to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
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Locate flights to Crete that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on يونيو 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Crete that are best for you.

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Return

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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

ح 9/13

5:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Chania Souda

خ 9/17

6:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops49h 30m

$799

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

ح 8/23

9:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ن 8/31

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$807

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

ن 9/28

5:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Chania Souda

خ 10/8

9:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$815

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

ن 9/7

5:50 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

خ 9/17

5:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$819

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

س 9/5

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ث 9/15

8:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$827

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

ج 8/28

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ن 9/7

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$856

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

ر 9/2

5:40 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ر 9/9

8:40 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$863

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

ج 9/4

9:25 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ث 9/15

5:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$879

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

ح 9/6

5:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

س 9/19

6:25 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$879

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

س 7/11

6:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop26h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ج 7/17

11:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$906

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Crete

How long is the flight to Crete?

On average, a flight from New York to Crete takes 14 hours 14 minutes. Flights to Crete from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Crete?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Crete are Lufthansa, British Airways and Finnair.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $478
British Airways
British Airways
From $468
SWISS
SWISS
From $340
Finnair
Finnair
From $540

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Crete?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Crete are Aegean Airlines, British Airways and American Airlines.

When is the best time to book a flight to Crete?

The price you pay for your flight to Crete may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Crete?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Crete in the last few years. This data was updated on يونيو 26, 2026.
The most popular places in Crete to fly to are Heraklion and Chania.

Reviews of airlines servicing Crete

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Crete. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Crete. Reviews last updated يونيو 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Finnair, andSWISS to Greece. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,971 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,096 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,071 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

FAQs about flying to Crete

Crete Travel Information

  • Crete is full of festivals that are informational and entertaining. Summer time specifically is when most festivals take place including the Chania’s Summer Festival and the Heraklion Summer Festival. Chania Summer Festival takes place July through September and is a celebration of Greek life that includes concerts, plays, exhibitions, and traditional Cretan dancing and music in the streets. The Heraklion Summer Festival is a summer arts festival that takes place throughout the city during the summer months.
  • Take a day trip to Phaestos or Matala while you’re in Crete. There are plenty of charter boats that come and go from the island.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Crete if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Crete on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Crete?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Aegean Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Crete.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete?

    Chania Souda is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete. One-way flights to Chania Souda typically cost $31, while round-trip flights cost around $41.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Crete?

    A round-trip flight to Crete will typically cost around $137, however they can be found for as little as $57.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Crete depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Crete, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.?

    Yes. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. New and modern apartment near heraklion city airport &sea is the closest property to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (0.0 mi away from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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