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$228+ Cheap flights to Crete

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— HER
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
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Flights to Crete in 2026

Cheapest flights to Crete
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Tue 10/61:25 pm
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop24h 55m
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Tue 10/138:10 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$534
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Tue 10/61:25 pm
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop24h 55m
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Wed 10/147:00 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/291:25 pm
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/138:10 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$567
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1012:15 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop16h 00m
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Tue 10/138:10 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop22h 15m
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Deal found 7/8$577
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Mon 9/712:30 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop25h 25m
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Tue 9/159:55 am
CHQ
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JFK
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$583
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Sat 10/1012:15 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/147:00 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$602
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Thu 10/81:30 pm
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/147:00 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop23h 25m
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Deal found 7/8$608
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/412:10 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop24h 30m
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Tue 10/1310:45 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop19h 40m
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Deal found 7/8$616
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2712:10 am
JFK
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CHQ
2 stops31h 35m
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Tue 10/68:10 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop22h 15m
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Deal found 7/8$633
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Sun 11/1510:00 pm
EWR
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HER
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Mon 11/238:50 pm
HER
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EWR
1 stop30h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 7/7$673
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Mon 9/288:25 pm
EWR
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HER
2 stops21h 15m
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Sun 10/47:15 am
HER
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EWR
1 stop20h 45m
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Deal found 7/7$675
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Fri 10/28:25 pm
EWR
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HER
2 stops19h 20m
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Sat 10/107:15 am
HER
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EWR
1 stop20h 45m
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Deal found 7/5$677

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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 July 9, 2026.

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Average price

$1,120

Round-trip from

$673

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$228
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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 July 9, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Wed 9/23

11:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 9/30

7:20 am-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$700

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Fri 9/18

11:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 9/26

7:15 am-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$726

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 9/14

11:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 9/23

12:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$737

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 8/24

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 8/31

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$743

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

5:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Chania Souda

Thu 9/24

6:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$768

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Thu 8/27

9:45 pm-11:20 am

1 stop30h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 9/7

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$850

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sat 8/29

9:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 9/7

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$858

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sun 8/23

5:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 9/7

3:05 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$861

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

10:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chania Souda

Wed 9/2

8:40 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$864

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Sun 9/13

5:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Chania Souda

Thu 9/17

6:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops49h 30m

$892

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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 17 hours 36 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, Finnair and British Airways.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $478
British Airways
British Airways
From $469
SWISS
SWISS
From $340
Finnair
Finnair
From $574

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 67 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 July 9, 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 July 9, 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
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
1,419 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
1,992 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,123 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,104 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete. One-way flights to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. typically cost $33, while round-trip flights cost around $63.

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

    A round-trip flight to Crete will typically cost around $129, however they can be found for as little as $64.

  • 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 0 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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