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$348+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Crete

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CHI — HER
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Best flights from Chicago to Crete
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Crete that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 3/35:55 pmORD - HER
2 stops38h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/183:30 pmHER - ORD
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$640
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:55 pmORD - HER
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/176:00 amHER - ORD
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$719
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/52:00 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops17h 30mAir Canada
Mon 3/166:00 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops40h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$1,119
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 3/29:15 pmORD - HER
2 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Sun 3/158:00 amHER - ORD
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$646
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 3/35:55 pmORD - HER
2 stops38h 05mLufthansa
Sun 3/158:00 amHER - ORD
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$657
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:55 pmORD - HER
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/158:00 amHER - ORD
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$762
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 3/33:20 pmORD - HER
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Sat 3/143:30 pmHER - ORD
2 stops34h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$660
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 1/274:05 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/27:15 pmCHQ - ORD
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$794
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 2/283:45 pmORD - HER
2 stops16h 15mLufthansa
Wed 3/183:30 pmHER - ORD
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$664
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 1/274:05 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/37:15 pmCHQ - ORD
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$794
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 3/57:45 pmORD - HER
2 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Wed 3/183:30 pmHER - ORD
1 stop36h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$665
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:50 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1611:20 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$795
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 3/210:35 pmORD - HER
1 stop32h 00mLufthansa
Wed 3/183:30 pmHER - ORD
1 stop36h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$692
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/58:00 amORD - CHQ
2 stops23h 30mAir Canada
Wed 3/186:00 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops33h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$1,141
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:40 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Wed 3/186:00 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops33h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$1,141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/264:05 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/46:00 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$871
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 3/19:50 pmORD - HER
2 stops56h 45mLufthansa
Wed 3/183:30 pmHER - ORD
1 stop27h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$741
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/511:11 amORD - CHQ
2 stops20h 19mAir Canada
Thu 3/196:00 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops42h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$1,219
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 2/279:50 pmORD - HER
1 stop30h 25mLufthansa
Sun 3/158:00 amHER - ORD
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$762
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:00 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1611:20 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$928
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 1/256:00 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/46:00 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$946
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/289:55 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/18:45 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,010
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/269:55 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/18:45 amCHQ - ORD
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,094

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$600
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$348
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Crete that are best for you.

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ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

5:55 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 3/18

3:30 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$640

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:15 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 3/15

8:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$646

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

5:55 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 3/15

8:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$657

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

3:20 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 3/14

3:30 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops34h 18m

$660

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

3:45 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 3/18

3:30 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$664

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

7:45 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 3/18

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$665

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

10:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 3/18

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$692

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

5:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$719

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

9:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops56h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 3/18

3:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$741

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

5:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 3/15

8:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$762

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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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS and Lufthansa from Chicago to Crete to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,635 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Crete?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Crete can take about 38h 05m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $640. The distance between Chicago and Crete is about 5622 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Crete?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Crete are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chania Souda, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sitia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Crete

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$606Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$842Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$893Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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