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$220+ Cheap flights to Crete

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Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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Flights to Crete in 2026

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Tue 10/131:25 pm
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Mon 10/1910:50 pm
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Deal found 7/22$593
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Thu 10/151:30 pm
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Wed 10/2110:10 am
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JFK
2 stops43h 20m
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Deal found 7/21$602
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Tue 10/131:25 pm
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Fri 10/2311:25 pm
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JFK
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Deal found 7/22$603
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Tue 10/131:25 pm
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1 stop24h 55m
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Tue 10/209:55 am
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JFK
2 stops19h 35m
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Deal found 7/22$615
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Sat 10/1012:15 am
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Mon 10/1910:50 pm
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JFK
2 stops23h 05m
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Deal found 7/22$632
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Sat 10/1012:15 am
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Fri 10/2311:25 pm
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2 stops26h 30m
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Deal found 7/22$642
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Thu 10/151:30 pm
JFK
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CHQ
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Mon 10/1910:50 pm
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JFK
2 stops23h 05m
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Deal found 7/22$646
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/1012:15 am
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Thu 10/224:20 pm
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2 stops27h 00m
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Deal found 7/22$648
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/1012:15 am
JFK
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CHQ
1 stop16h 00m
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Tue 10/209:55 am
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JFK
2 stops19h 35m
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Deal found 7/22$654
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 9/81:25 pm
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Wed 9/1611:10 am
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JFK
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Deal found 7/22$657
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Mon 9/218:25 pm
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2 stops21h 15m
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Mon 9/287:15 am
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Deal found 7/20$676
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Sun 9/2011:00 pm
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Thu 9/247:00 am
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Deal found 7/22$682

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 July 24, 2026.

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Average price

$1,121

Round-trip from

$676

One-way from

$220
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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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Crete that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sun 9/20

11:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 9/24

7:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$695

New YorkSitia

JFK - JSH

JFKJSH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/15

1:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 45m

Sitia

Wed 10/21

1:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops53h 50m

$705

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 10/12

11:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 10/16

7:15 am-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$712

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 8/17

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

$726

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sat 10/3

11:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 10/12

7:15 am-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$740

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sun 8/23

9:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop29h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 9/8

8:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$747

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

$753

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sat 9/26

11:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 10/4

7:15 am-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$758

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Sun 8/23

9:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 9/7

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$766

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Wed 10/14

9:45 pm-2:00 am

1 stop21h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 10/27

11:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$768

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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 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 Lufthansa, Finnair and SWISS.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $560
British Airways
British Airways
From $435
SWISS
SWISS
From $368
Finnair
Finnair
From $691

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 68 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 24, 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 24, 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
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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
1,423 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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
2,019 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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
8,156 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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
8,130 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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 $29, 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 $198, however they can be found for as little as $74.

  • 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 25 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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