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Cheap flights to Crete
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop |
| Average price | $627 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2020 |
| Round-trip from | $623 | From New York to Chania |
Cheapest Prices for Crete flights by month
January
$643
February
$1016
March
$966
April
$863
May
$867
June
$1171
July
$1004
August
$1017
September
$823
October
$695
November
$883
December
$807
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Crete. Flying to Crete in June will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
When is the best time to fly to Crete?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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NYC - CHQ Price
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$643 - $1880
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CHQ Temperature
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57.2 - 87.8 °F
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CHQ Rainfall
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0.16 - 4.72 inches
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January is typically the best time to fly to Crete, but there are other times where great deals are available. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Crete then July is statistically the hottest. December is historically the period with most rainfall.
When is the best time to book flights to Crete?
The best time to book flights to Crete is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Crete?
The cheapest flights to Crete are usually found when departing on a Thursday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, flights in the afternoon are likely to offer the best value for money for your Crete trip. A flight at noon will more often than not be of higher cost.
Crete is the birthplace of Zeus and is filled with history and magic. Book a flight to Greece and stop at Crete on your way to Santorini or Mykonos. The island is filled with myths and legends that you can read about on your Greece flight. Then, roam the streets of the legendary stories. Also enjoy the island’s beauty by exploring the caves or endless beaches stretched out before picturesque mountain ranges. There are plenty of archeological sites and natural attractions to keep you busy.
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.
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