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$441+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — HER
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Crete
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This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/23:20 pmORD - HER
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/56:05 pmHER - ORD
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$639
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/23:20 pmORD - HER
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/63:30 pmHER - ORD
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$646
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/74:20 pmORD - HER
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1511:00 amHER - ORD
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$710
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/254:20 pmORD - HER
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/29:45 pmHER - ORD
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$801

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Crete

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$441
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ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

5:20 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 3/25

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$589

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

2:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 3/25

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$605

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

12:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 12/5

6:05 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$639

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

10:38 am-2:35 pm

2 stops19h 57m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 12/6

3:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$646

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:05 pm-2:25 am

1 stop23h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 4/25

6:40 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$647

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

9:40 pm-2:25 am

2 stops20h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 4/25

6:40 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$664

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

5:10 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 4/25

4:45 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$694

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

1:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Chania Souda

Thu 4/2

10:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$725

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

9:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops29h 30m

Chania Souda

Sat 3/28

3:10 pm-9:40 am

2 stops25h 30m

$1,018

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

7:10 pm-6:15 pm

3 stops39h 05m

$441

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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 October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, 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
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

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
1,775 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,548 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

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
7,541 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Crete?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Crete can take about 14h 15m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $589. The distance between Chicago and Crete is about 5622 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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  • 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$606Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$842Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$893Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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