$356+ Cheap flights from California to Crete
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LAX — HER
Dec 14 — Dec 211
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to CreteExplore 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 November 14, 2025.
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 November 14, 2025.
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/12![Lufthansa logo]()
$647
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 11/137:10 pmLAX - HER
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/231:10 pmHER - LAX
2 stops19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$922
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 12/111:50 pmSFO - HER
2 stops38h 50mLufthansa
Thu 12/189:35 amHER - SFO
2 stops25h 39mLufthansa
Deal found 11/13![Lufthansa logo]()
$991
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/38:45 amSJC - HER
2 stops21h 15mLufthansa
Sun 12/71:10 pmHER - SJC
2 stops42h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 11/13![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,010
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/102:40 pmSFO - CHQ
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:15 pmCHQ - SFO
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,043
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/245:30 pmLAX - HER
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:10 pmHER - LAX
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,385
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/255:30 pmLAX - HER
2 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Wed 12/313:30 pmHER - LAX
1 stop31h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/11![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,433
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/245:30 pmLAX - HER
1 stop37h 40mLufthansa
Wed 12/313:30 pmHER - LAX
1 stop31h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/11![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/257:10 pmLAX - HER
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:10 pmHER - LAX
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,495
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:25 amSFO - HER
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/186:00 amHER - SFO
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,506
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:05 pmLAX - CHQ
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:50 pmCHQ - LAX
2 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,523
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:40 pmSFO - HER
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:30 pmHER - SFO
2 stops43h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,558
Cheap flight deals from California to Crete
Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Crete flight deals. Data was last updated November 14, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $494 (Ovago) |
One-way from | $356 (Priceline) |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 November 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Crete that are best for you.
Fly from
California
Fly to
Crete
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesHeraklion
LAX - HER
LAXHER
Los Angeles
Fri 1/23
8:40 am-2:40 pm
2 stops20h 00m
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
Sun 2/1
1:10 pm-12:34 am
2 stops21h 24m
$496
Los AngelesHeraklion
LAX - HER
LAXHER
Los Angeles
Fri 1/23
5:30 pm-12:15 pm
1 stop32h 45m
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
Sat 1/31
3:30 pm-1:05 pm
1 stop31h 35m
$569
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
$647
Los AngelesHeraklion
LAX - HER
LAXHER
Los Angeles
Wed 1/21
5:30 pm-2:40 pm
2 stops59h 10m
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
Sat 1/31
3:30 pm-5:52 pm
2 stops36h 22m
$648
San FranciscoHeraklion
SFO - HER
SFOHER
San Francisco
Mon 2/9
2:40 pm-9:05 pm
2 stops20h 25m
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
Thu 2/26
8:40 am-7:35 pm
2 stops20h 55m
$662
Los AngelesHeraklion
LAX - HER
LAXHER
Los Angeles
Wed 3/11
6:30 pm-2:40 pm
2 stops59h 10m
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
Fri 3/20
6:05 pm-12:31 am
2 stops39h 26m
$773
Los AngelesHeraklion
LAX - HER
LAXHER
Los Angeles
Sat 2/28
8:40 am-12:15 pm
2 stops17h 35m
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
Fri 3/6
9:45 pm-3:15 pm
2 stops27h 30m
$776
Los AngelesChania
LAX - CHQ
LAXCHQ
Los Angeles
Mon 3/30
7:10 pm-8:55 pm
1 stop15h 45m
Chania Souda
Thu 4/2
10:20 pm-10:34 pm
2 stops34h 14m
$897
San FranciscoHeraklion
SFO - HER
SFOHER
San Francisco
Thu 12/11
1:50 pm-2:40 pm
2 stops38h 50m
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
Thu 12/18
9:35 am-1:14 am
2 stops25h 39m
$991
San JoseHeraklion
SJC - HER
SJCHER
San Jose
Wed 12/3
8:45 am-4:00 pm
2 stops21h 15m
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
Sun 12/7
1:10 pm-9:27 pm
2 stops42h 17m
$1,010
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CR?
Find hourly flight availability from California to Crete. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from California to Crete in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Crete?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Crete. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Crete flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 November 14, 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.
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.7
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJulia,Feb 2024
JFK - HEL
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.7
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJulia,Feb 2024
JFK - HEL
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.7
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJulia,Feb 2024
JFK - HEL
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.7
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJulia,Feb 2024
JFK - HEL
Entertainment
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.7
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJulia,Feb 2024
JFK - HEL
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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 November 14, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$631 | Average$1,273 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$634 | Average$1,477 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$691 | Average$890 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$895 | Average$1,593 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |