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$286+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — HER
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Crete

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Round-trip from

$533
(Expedia)

One-way from

$286
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Crete
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Crete. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/153:35 pmORD - HER
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/228:55 pmHER - ORD
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$533
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 12/24:20 pmORD - HER
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Fri 12/266:05 pmHER - ORD
1 stop32h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 9/17$595
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:50 pmORD - HER
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/77:25 pmHER - ORD
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$605
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:50 pmORD - HER
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/266:05 pmHER - ORD
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$608
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/1512:55 pmORD - HER
2 stops21h 25mAustrian Airlines
Wed 10/228:55 pmHER - ORD
1 stop24h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$652
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/111:40 pmORD - HER
2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 10/212:50 pmHER - ORD
2 stops57h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/16$685
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:49 amSTL - HER
2 stops22h 26mLufthansa
Thu 11/66:45 pmHER - STL
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$819
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:42 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops37h 48mBritish Airways
Sat 10/45:55 pmCHQ - ORD
2 stops36h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$919
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/287:05 pmORD - CHQ
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/510:25 amCHQ - ORD
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$950
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/44:20 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1110:40 pmCHQ - ORD
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,080
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 11/73:50 pmSTL - HER
2 stops20h 30mLufthansa
Tue 11/111:30 pmHER - STL
2 stops37h 46mLufthansa
Deal found 9/16$1,107
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:43 pmSTL - CHQ
2 stops58h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/87:15 pmCHQ - STL
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,154

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Crete that are best for you.

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ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

3:35 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 10/22

8:55 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$533

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

12:55 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 10/22

8:55 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$652

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

1:40 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 10/21

2:50 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops57h 23m

$685

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

7:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 11/7

8:40 am-8:05 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$710

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

9:40 pm-2:35 am

2 stops20h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 10/21

1:50 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$713

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

4:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 11/15

5:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$737

St. LouisHeraklion

STL - HER

STLHER

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/30

11:49 am-5:15 pm

2 stops22h 26m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 11/6

6:45 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$819

St. LouisHeraklion

STL - HER

STLHER

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/7

3:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 1/16

9:45 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops48h 10m

$889

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

7:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 10m

Chania Souda

Sun 10/5

10:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$950

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

4:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Chania Souda

Sat 10/11

10:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$1,080

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/16

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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 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Finnair, SWISS, and Scandinavian Airlines from Illinois to Crete have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

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
1,324 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

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
1,737 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

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
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,486 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

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
7,409 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

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

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Crete?

    For as low as $685, Austrian Airlines can have you in Crete from Illinois in 18h 45m. The distance from Illinois to Crete is about 5622 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Crete

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$521Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$656Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$842Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$893Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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