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$577+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Crete

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HER
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Best flights from San Francisco to Crete
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Crete that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 1/79:40 pmSFO - HER
1 stop33h 30mLufthansa
Wed 1/143:30 pmHER - SFO
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/4$577
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 1/75:25 pmSFO - HER
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/149:45 pmHER - SFO
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$722
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 1/318:25 amSFO - HER
2 stops17h 50mLufthansa
Sat 2/73:30 pmHER - SFO
1 stop31h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$578
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 1/179:40 pmSFO - HER
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/244:05 pmHER - SFO
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$791
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 1/314:35 pmSFO - HER
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/73:00 pmHER - SFO
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,214
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/183:40 pmSFO - CHQ
2 stops41h 00mEmirates
Sun 1/254:00 pmCHQ - SFO
2 stops30h 50mEmirates
Deal found 12/4$3,601
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/173:40 pmSFO - CHQ
2 stops41h 00mEmirates
Sat 1/244:00 pmCHQ - SFO
2 stops30h 50mEmirates
Deal found 12/3$3,651

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Crete that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Crete

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

9:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 1/14

3:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$577

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

8:25 am-12:15 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 2/7

3:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$578

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

5:25 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 1/14

9:45 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$722

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

9:40 pm-6:35 am

2 stops22h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 1/24

4:05 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$791

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:35 pm-10:55 am

3 stops32h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 2/7

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops35h 30m

$1,214

San FranciscoChania

SFO - CHQ

SFOCHQ

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

3:40 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Chania Souda

Sun 1/25

4:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$3,601

San FranciscoChania

SFO - CHQ

SFOCHQ

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

3:40 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Chania Souda

Sat 1/24

4:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$3,651

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Deals found on 12/4

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Crete in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS and Lufthansa from San Francisco to Crete. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,800 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
1,800 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,800 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
7,612 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,800 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Crete. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Crete?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Crete. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Crete?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Crete can take about 33h 30m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $577. The distance between San Francisco and Crete is about 6979 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Crete?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt., San Francisco - Chania Souda or San Francisco - Sitia when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to Crete.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Crete?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Crete

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$796Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$948Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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