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$215+ Cheap flights to Crete

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— HER
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Crete in 2025

Find the latest flights to Crete in 2025, 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 August 14, 2025.

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March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$893

Round-trip from

$481

One-way from

$215
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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From New York to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
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One-way flight from New York to Crete
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Wed 9/109:50 pmEWR - HER
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Tue 9/168:50 pmHER - EWR
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Deal found 8/12$481
Sun 9/79:50 pmEWR - HER
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
Tue 9/168:50 pmHER - EWR
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Deal found 8/12$486
Mon 9/155:30 pmJFK - CHQ
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:45 pmCHQ - JFK
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$492
Sun 9/78:30 pmJFK - CHQ
1 stop16h 30mSWISS
Mon 9/228:45 pmCHQ - JFK
1 stop23h 05mSWISS
Deal found 8/13$496
Tue 9/169:50 pmEWR - CHQ
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
Tue 9/2311:10 amCHQ - EWR
1 stop16h 00mSWISS
Deal found 8/12$501
Tue 9/168:30 pmJFK - CHQ
1 stop30h 45mSWISS
Tue 9/2311:10 amCHQ - JFK
1 stop32h 40mSWISS
Deal found 8/12$501
Sun 9/79:50 pmEWR - CHQ
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Mon 9/228:45 pmCHQ - EWR
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Deal found 8/13$502
Sun 10/128:30 pmJFK - CHQ
1 stop16h 30mSWISS
Mon 10/208:45 pmCHQ - JFK
1 stop23h 05mSWISS
Deal found 8/12$505
Sun 8/249:50 pmEWR - CHQ
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Mon 9/88:45 pmCHQ - EWR
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Deal found 8/14$507
Sun 10/129:50 pmEWR - CHQ
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Mon 10/208:45 pmCHQ - EWR
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Deal found 8/12$512
Sun 10/124:15 pmJFK - CHQ
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/208:45 pmCHQ - JFK
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$513
Sun 10/129:50 pmEWR - CHQ
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/208:45 pmCHQ - EWR
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$519

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Wed 9/10

9:50 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 9/16

8:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$481

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sun 9/7

9:50 pm-10:15 am

1 stop29h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 9/16

8:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$486

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

5:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Chania Souda

Mon 9/29

8:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$492

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

8:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chania Souda

Mon 9/22

8:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$496

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Tue 9/16

9:50 pm-10:15 am

1 stop29h 25m

Chania Souda

Tue 9/23

11:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$501

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop30h 45m

Chania Souda

Tue 9/23

11:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$501

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Sun 9/7

9:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Chania Souda

Mon 9/22

8:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$502

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/12

8:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chania Souda

Mon 10/20

8:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$505

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Sun 8/24

9:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Chania Souda

Mon 9/8

8:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$507

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Sun 10/12

9:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Chania Souda

Mon 10/20

8:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$512

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Cheapflights Insights

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 16 hours 33 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 British Airways, Finnair and Lufthansa.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $555
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 American Airlines, British Airways and Finnair.

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 August 14, 2025.
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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, SWISS, and Scandinavian 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
1,321 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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
1,321 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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
1,699 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,468 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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
7,317 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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
7,266 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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, British Airways 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 $26, while round-trip flights cost around $39.

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

    A round-trip flight to Crete will typically cost around $188, however they can be found for as little as $39.

  • 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 30 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. Helen`s Luxury Apartment is the closest property to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (0.0 mi away from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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