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Flights to Crete in 2026

Find the latest flights to Crete in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on avril 2, 2026.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$767

Round-trip from

$532

One-way from

$310
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($222 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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From New York to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
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One-way flight from New York to Crete
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Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to Crete on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on avril 2, 2026
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Crete. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on avril 2, 2026.

This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/2812:55 pm
JFK
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HER
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/59:55 pm
HER
-
JFK
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$532
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
jeu. 4/305:45 pm
EWR
-
CHQ
2 stops57h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
jeu. 5/710:20 pm
CHQ
-
EWR
2 stops45h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$544
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 4/305:45 pm
EWR
-
CHQ
2 stops57h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
jeu. 5/710:20 pm
CHQ
-
EWR
2 stops45h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$560
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/275:10 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
2 stops20h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
jeu. 9/1010:20 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$571
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 4/196:20 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 4/2410:45 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$575
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 4/285:20 pm
EWR
-
CHQ
2 stops45h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
mar. 5/59:45 pm
CHQ
-
EWR
2 stops46h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$578
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
jeu. 4/305:10 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
2 stops58h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
jeu. 5/710:20 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$587
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
jeu. 4/166:55 pm
JFK
-
HER
1 stop33h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
sam. 5/212:30 pm
HER
-
JFK
2 stops34h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$588
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 4/305:10 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
2 stops42h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
jeu. 9/1010:20 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$605
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/2812:55 pm
JFK
-
HER
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 5/154:05 pm
HER
-
JFK
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$610
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/285:10 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
2 stops45h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
jeu. 9/1010:20 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$611
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
lun. 4/275:10 pm
JFK
-
CHQ
2 stops20h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
jeu. 10/810:20 pm
CHQ
-
JFK
2 stops48h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$617

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Crete that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on avril 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Crete that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

jeu. 4/30

5:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops57h 50m

Chania Souda

jeu. 5/7

10:20 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops45h 55m

$560

New YorkSitia

JFK - JSH

JFKJSH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/12

12:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 20m

Sitia

mar. 5/19

9:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop32h 45m

$645

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

jeu. 4/16

5:45 pm-11:40 am

2 stops34h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

sam. 5/2

12:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$762

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/1

10:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chania Souda

mar. 9/15

8:40 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$785

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mer. 9/2

10:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chania Souda

mar. 9/8

8:40 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$785

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/1

10:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chania Souda

mar. 9/15

8:40 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$786

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/1

10:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chania Souda

mar. 9/15

8:40 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$786

New YorkSitia

JFK - JSH

JFKJSH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/12

12:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 20m

Sitia

mar. 5/19

9:40 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$796

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/1

8:55 pm-9:55 am

2 stops30h 00m

Chania Souda

mar. 9/15

8:40 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$808

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/1

5:50 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Chania Souda

mar. 9/15

8:40 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$808

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Crete

How long is the flight to Crete?

On average, a flight from New York to Crete takes 18 hours 6 minutes. Flights to Crete from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Crete?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Crete are Finnair, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $467
British Airways
British Airways
From $443
SWISS
SWISS
From $340
Finnair
Finnair
From $520

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Crete?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Crete are Aegean Airlines, British Airways and American Airlines.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Crete?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Crete in the last few years. This data was updated on avril 2, 2026.
The most popular places in Crete to fly to are Heraklion and Chania.

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 avril 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair,SWISS, andAmerican Airlines to Greece. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,376 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

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
7.7
Good
1,376 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,376 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

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
7.5
Good
1,910 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,376 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

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
7.1
Good
11,548 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,376 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

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
7,884 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,376 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,841 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,376 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

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

FAQs about flying to Crete

Crete Travel Information

  • Crete is full of festivals that are informational and entertaining. Summer time specifically is when most festivals take place including the Chania’s Summer Festival and the Heraklion Summer Festival. Chania Summer Festival takes place July through September and is a celebration of Greek life that includes concerts, plays, exhibitions, and traditional Cretan dancing and music in the streets. The Heraklion Summer Festival is a summer arts festival that takes place throughout the city during the summer months.
  • Take a day trip to Phaestos or Matala while you’re in Crete. There are plenty of charter boats that come and go from the island.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Crete if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Crete on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Crete?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Aegean Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Crete.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete?

    Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete. One-way flights to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. typically cost $52, while round-trip flights cost around $49.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Crete?

    A round-trip flight to Crete will typically cost around $143, however they can be found for as little as $77.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Crete depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Crete, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.?

    Yes. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. New and modern apartment near heraklion city airport &sea is the closest property to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (0.0 mi away from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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