What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Crete?

Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Scandinavian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Crete

What airlines fly to Crete?

Lufthansa, Finnair and SWISS are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Crete from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Crete on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to Crete?

The flight from California to Crete depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Heraklion (the most popular airport in Crete), then the flight time is 16h 05m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Heraklion, then the average flight time is 16h 25m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Crete?

Prices for flights from California to Crete are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Crete?

As of March 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Crete.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Crete?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Crete.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?

The required travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Crete. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:45 pm - 8:55 pm

SFO

CHQ

18h 10m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 2:40 pm

CHQ

SFO

28h 50m

1 stop

$530Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Sat, Apr 25

4:45 pm - 8:55 pm

SFO

CHQ

18h 10m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 2:40 pm

CHQ

SFO

28h 50m

1 stop

$532Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Sat, Apr 25

10:55 pm - 10:35 am

SFO

CHQ

49h 40m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 2:40 pm

CHQ

SFO

26h 20m

1 stop

$550Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30

8:55 pm - 9:55 am

LAX

CHQ

27h 00m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 5:10 pm

CHQ

LAX

30h 30m

1 stop

$656Finnair

Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26

8:20 pm - 9:55 am

LAX

CHQ

27h 35m

2 stops

10:45 am - 5:10 pm

CHQ

LAX

16h 25m

1 stop

$658Finnair

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

6:00 pm - 9:55 am

LAX

CHQ

29h 55m

2 stops

10:45 am - 12:56 am

CHQ

LAX

24h 11m

2 stops

$670Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

6:00 pm - 9:55 am

LAX

CHQ

29h 55m

2 stops

10:45 am - 12:56 am

CHQ

LAX

24h 11m

2 stops

$671Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

12:36 pm - 7:50 pm

LAX

CHQ

21h 14m

2 stops

10:45 am - 9:16 am

CHQ

LAX

32h 31m

2 stops

$678American Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

10:20 am - 5:10 pm

SNA

HER

20h 50m

2 stops

7:50 am - 9:45 pm

HER

SNA

23h 55m

2 stops

$1,115Lufthansa

Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 15

6:20 pm - 5:55 pm

SNA

HER

37h 35m

2 stops

6:45 pm - 8:40 pm

HER

SNA

35h 55m

2 stops

$1,116Lufthansa

Tue, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 16

KLM flights from California to Crete

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KLM

Aug 30

SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco

35h 55m

1 stop

HER11:40 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 2

HER9:40 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

24h 05m

1 stop

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

$821

KLM

Aug 30

SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

26h 55m

2 stops

HER11:40 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 3

HER9:10 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

24h 35m

1 stop

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

$825

KLM

Aug 30

SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

26h 55m

2 stops

HER11:40 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 2

HER9:40 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

28h 23m

2 stops

SFO4:03 pmSan Francisco

$835

Lufthansa flights from California to Crete

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Crete flight tickets

Lufthansa

Apr 15

SFO9:05 pmSan Francisco

26h 45m

2 stops

HER9:50 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 6

HER9:40 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

19h 59m

2 stops

SFO7:39 pmSan Francisco

$836

Lufthansa

Apr 15

SFO9:05 pmSan Francisco

26h 45m

2 stops

HER9:50 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 6

HER9:40 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

19h 59m

2 stops

SFO7:39 pmSan Francisco

$854

Lufthansa

Apr 15

SFO9:05 pmSan Francisco

26h 45m

2 stops

HER9:50 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 6

HER7:25 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

27h 15m

1 stop

SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

$864

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SFO - CHQ

SFOCHQ

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

4:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Chania Souda

Sat 4/25

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$530

San FranciscoChania

SFO - CHQ

SFOCHQ

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

4:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Chania Souda

Sat 4/25

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$532

San FranciscoChania

SFO - CHQ

SFOCHQ

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

10:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops49h 40m

Chania Souda

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$550

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles

Tue 5/19

8:55 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 00m

Chania Souda

Tue 5/26

8:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$656

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

8:20 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 35m

Chania Souda

Wed 5/27

10:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$658

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

6:00 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Chania Souda

Wed 5/27

10:45 am-12:56 am

2 stops24h 11m

$670

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

6:00 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Chania Souda

Wed 5/27

10:45 am-12:56 am

2 stops24h 11m

$671

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

12:36 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops21h 14m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/21

10:45 am-9:16 am

2 stops32h 31m

$678

Santa AnaHeraklion

SNA - HER

SNAHER

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/4

10:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 7/15

7:50 am-9:45 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,115

Santa AnaHeraklion

SNA - HER

SNAHER

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/7

6:20 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 7/16

6:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,116

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Crete?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Crete?
As of March 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Crete.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Crete?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Crete.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?
The required travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Crete. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $479	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,702 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,820 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $631	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,889 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $763	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,371 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Air France	PriceFrom $895	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,541 reviews	Search Air France flights

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