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$260+ Cheap flights from California to Crete

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HER
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Crete

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$598
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$260
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from California to Crete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Crete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 11/104:01 pmSAN - HER
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1712:35 pmHER - SAN
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27$598
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:00 amSAN - HER
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Wed 11/193:30 pmHER - SAN
2 stops40h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 9/27$613
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/288:25 pmSFO - HER
1 stop28h 35mSWISS
Tue 11/45:50 pmHER - SFO
1 stop32h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/28$617
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:07 pmSAN - HER
2 stops40h 28mLufthansa
Wed 11/193:30 pmHER - SAN
2 stops38h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 9/27$618
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:00 amSAN - HER
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Mon 11/1712:35 pmHER - SAN
2 stops41h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 9/27$621
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/278:25 pmSFO - HER
1 stop32h 20mSWISS
Wed 11/122:50 pmHER - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/29$624
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/2810:40 pmSFO - HER
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/45:50 pmHER - SFO
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$629
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:25 pmSFO - HER
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Tue 11/45:50 pmHER - SFO
1 stop32h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/28$638
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/278:30 amSFO - HER
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/122:50 pmHER - SFO
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$648
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:19 pmSNA - HER
2 stops41h 51mLufthansa
Sun 12/71:10 pmHER - SNA
2 stops39h 37mLufthansa
Deal found 9/28$655
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1311:20 amSAN - HER
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Mon 11/1712:35 pmHER - SAN
1 stop37h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/27$664
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1311:20 amSAN - HER
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Wed 11/193:30 pmHER - SAN
2 stops38h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 9/27$665

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Crete that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Crete that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Crete

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN - HER

SANHER

San Diego

Mon 11/10

4:01 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops35h 44m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 11/17

12:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$598

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN - HER

SANHER

San Diego

Mon 11/10

12:07 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops40h 28m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 11/19

3:30 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$618

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN - HER

SANHER

San Diego

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 11/17

12:35 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops41h 17m

$621

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

8:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 11/12

2:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$624

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

8:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 11/4

5:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$638

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

8:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 11/12

2:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$648

Santa AnaHeraklion

SNA - HER

SNAHER

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/3

1:19 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 51m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 12/7

1:10 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$655

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN - HER

SANHER

San Diego

Thu 11/13

11:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 11/17

12:35 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops41h 17m

$674

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN - HER

SANHER

San Diego

Wed 11/19

4:01 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops39h 09m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 12/3

3:30 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops40h 21m

$703

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN - HER

SANHER

San Diego

Wed 11/12

7:58 am-5:10 pm

2 stops47h 12m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 11/19

3:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$708

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/27

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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 September 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Crete, such as Finnair, SWISS, and Air France. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
1,330 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
1,752 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
Air France
7.4
Good
1,468 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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
7,435 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Crete. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Crete?

    Airlines like Lufthansa, SWISS, and British Airways fly from California to Crete in about 32h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 08m. There are 6979 mi between California and Crete. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Crete one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Crete are Aer Lingus ($437), Lufthansa ($483), and British Airways ($550).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Crete that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Crete flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Crete?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Crete.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Crete?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Crete by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from California to Crete

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Crete. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$631Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$634Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$691Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$895Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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