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$253+ Cheap flights to Crete

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— HER
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
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Flights to Crete in 2026

Cheapest flights to Crete
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Fri 4/246:55 pm
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop32h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/27:50 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops26h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$435
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Thu 4/95:45 pm
EWR
-
CHQ
2 stops57h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/219:45 pm
CHQ
-
EWR
2 stops22h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$439
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Thu 4/95:10 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
2 stops58h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/219:45 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$439
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Fri 4/245:15 pm
EWR
-
CHQ
1 stop34h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/27:50 pm
CHQ
-
EWR
2 stops24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$451
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Fri 4/36:55 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
1 stop32h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/117:50 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops50h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$481
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Fri 4/35:45 pm
EWR
-
CHQ
2 stops33h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/117:50 pm
CHQ
-
EWR
2 stops48h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$491
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Thu 4/25:10 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
2 stops58h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/1211:25 am
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops35h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$491
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Fri 5/15:45 pm
EWR
-
CHQ
2 stops33h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/97:50 pm
CHQ
-
EWR
2 stops24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$511
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Fri 5/15:10 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
2 stops34h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/97:50 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops26h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$511
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Mon 5/48:30 pm
JFK
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HER
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/127:15 am
HER
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JFK
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$523
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Mon 5/48:25 pm
EWR
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HER
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/127:15 am
HER
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EWR
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$524
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Tue 5/51:00 pm
JFK
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HER
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1411:20 pm
HER
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JFK
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$527

Find flights to Crete

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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 February 3, 2026.

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NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Thu 4/9

5:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops57h 50m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/21

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$439

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Thu 4/23

5:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops57h 50m

Chania Souda

Tue 5/5

9:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$439

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Fri 4/24

5:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop34h 20m

Chania Souda

Sat 5/2

7:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$451

New YorkHeraklion

LGA - HER

LGAHER

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/6

3:30 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops24h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/12

11:45 pm-4:58 pm

3 stops24h 13m

$535

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

6:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chania Souda

Sat 5/2

10:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$576

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/13

9:35 am-7:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Chania Souda

Wed 5/20

10:45 am-9:05 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$589

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

6:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chania Souda

Fri 4/24

2:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$604

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

11:25 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 5/14

11:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 10m

$605

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

6:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 5/1

2:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$608

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

9:00 pm-8:50 am

3 stops28h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 3/10

11:35 am-2:05 pm

3 stops32h 30m

$611

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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 15 hours 51 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 Finnair, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $467
British Airways
British Airways
From $443
SWISS
SWISS
From $340
Finnair
Finnair
From $520

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Crete?

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

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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, SWISS, and American Airlines to Greece. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,215 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,758 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,711 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight

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 $32, while round-trip flights cost around $68.

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

    A round-trip flight to Crete will typically cost around $101, however they can be found for as little as $68.

  • 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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