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$383+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Crete

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ORD — HER
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$931
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$383
(Kiwi.com)
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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 May 1, 2025.

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Fri 8/297:15 pmORD - CHQ
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/65:50 pmCHQ - ORD
2 stops30h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$723
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 11/79:25 pmORD - HER
1 stop30h 55mLufthansa
Sat 11/153:20 pmHER - ORD
1 stop36h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$861
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/189:30 pmORD - CHQ
1 stop14h 15mFinnair
Mon 9/88:40 pmCHQ - ORD
2 stops27h 05mFinnair
Deal found 4/30$887
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/183:35 pmORD - CHQ
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/88:45 pmCHQ - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$914
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 10/87:05 pmORD - HER
1 stop30h 30mSWISS
Sun 10/194:30 amHER - ORD
1 stop19h 25mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$924
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:25 pmORD - HER
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/46:00 amHER - ORD
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$932
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/812:50 pmORD - HER
2 stops21h 30mAustrian Airlines
Sun 10/1910:20 amHER - ORD
1 stop35h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$973
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 9/174:55 pmORD - CHQ
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 9/275:55 pmCHQ - ORD
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,047
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Wed 9/179:40 pmORD - CHQ
2 stops51h 15mLufthansa
Sun 9/2810:25 amCHQ - ORD
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,076
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Tue 7/810:30 amSTL - HER
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/3112:00 pmHER - STL
2 stops19h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,137
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 7/115:30 pmSTL - HER
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Fri 8/110:45 amHER - STL
2 stops20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,193
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/111:24 pmSTL - HER
2 stops18h 46mBritish Airways
Wed 6/184:35 pmHER - STL
2 stops34h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,324

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Crete that are best for you.

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ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

7:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Chania Souda

Sat 9/6

5:50 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops54h 20m

$707

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

9:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Chania Souda

Mon 9/8

8:40 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$887

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

3:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Chania Souda

Mon 9/8

8:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$914

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

7:25 pm-9:55 am

3 stops30h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$932

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

4:55 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Chania Souda

Sat 9/27

5:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,046

ChicagoChania

ORD - CHQ

ORDCHQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

9:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops51h 15m

Chania Souda

Sun 9/28

10:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,126

St. LouisHeraklion

STL - HER

STLHER

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/8

10:30 am-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 7/31

12:00 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$1,137

St. LouisHeraklion

STL - HER

STLHER

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/11

5:30 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 8/1

10:45 am-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$1,193

St. LouisHeraklion

STL - HER

STLHER

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/11

1:24 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 6/18

4:35 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops34h 42m

$1,324

ChicagoHeraklion

ORD - HER

ORDHER

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

9:40 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 7/20

4:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,356

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Austrian Airlines and SWISS from Illinois to Crete by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,349 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Crete

Discover the top 4 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$656Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$694Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$742Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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