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Flights to Crete in 2026

Cheapest flights to Crete
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Sat 9/1212:15 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/3010:10 am
CHQ
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JFK
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$617
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Wed 8/195:45 pm
EWR
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CHQ
2 stops20h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 8/295:50 pm
CHQ
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EWR
2 stops52h 09m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/22$631
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/175:10 pm
JFK
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CHQ
2 stops20h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 8/225:50 pm
CHQ
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JFK
2 stops30h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/20$660
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1212:15 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/293:50 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$664
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Fri 9/45:15 pm
EWR
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CHQ
1 stop34h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/159:45 pm
CHQ
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EWR
2 stops22h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/24$665
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:45 pm
EWR
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CHQ
2 stops57h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/55:50 pm
CHQ
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EWR
1 stop26h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/21$681
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:55 pm
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop32h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/159:45 pm
CHQ
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JFK
2 stops48h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/25$681
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Mon 8/175:45 pm
EWR
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CHQ
2 stops20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 8/225:50 pm
CHQ
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EWR
2 stops26h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/23$690
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Wed 10/78:25 pm
EWR
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HER
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/147:20 am
HER
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EWR
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$691
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1312:10 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/2910:45 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$695
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1312:10 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/3010:45 pm
CHQ
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JFK
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$700
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Tue 8/111:25 pm
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/2610:10 am
CHQ
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JFK
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24$713

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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 May 25, 2026.

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$837

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$691

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$249
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Wed 8/19

5:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Chania Souda

Sat 8/29

5:50 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$660

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/17

5:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Chania Souda

Sat 8/22

5:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$660

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Wed 10/7

11:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 10/14

7:20 am-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$714

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/3

8:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 9/16

8:45 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$829

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sat 8/29

6:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 9/8

8:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$829

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Mon 8/3

7:50 pm-10:15 am

2 stops55h 25m

Chania Souda

Mon 8/31

8:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$832

New YorkHeraklion

LGA - HER

LGAHER

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/15

5:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 7/22

11:35 pm-8:59 pm

3 stops28h 24m

$857

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/13

4:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 7/27

10:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$870

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/27

4:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 8/3

7:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$878

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sun 9/20

11:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 10/4

7:15 am-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$898

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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 20 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 $539

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 76 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 May 25, 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 May 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair,Austrian Airlines, andSWISS to Greece. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,399 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,399 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,399 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,399 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,955 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,399 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,024 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,399 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,004 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,399 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.

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 $24, 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 $119, however they can be found for as little as $48.

  • 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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