What airlines fly to Crete?

Lufthansa, Condor and Scandinavian Airlines 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 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Crete on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

LOT, Lufthansa, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from California to Crete

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 Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Heraklion (the most popular airport in Crete), then the flight time is 15h 50m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Heraklion, then the average flight time is 17h 05m.

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 September 2026, there are 4 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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1:31 pm - 1:35 pmSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

38h 04m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

5:00 pm - 10:40 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

39h 40m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$739SWISS

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

4:01 pm - 7:00 pmSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

40h 59m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

5:00 pm - 8:37 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

37h 37m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

$739SWISS

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

2:08 pm - 5:55 pmSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

17h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

3:50 pm - 5:17 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

35h 27m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$774Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

6:50 am - 3:00 pmSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

22h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

3:50 pm - 5:17 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

35h 27m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$785Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

4:01 pm - 11:25 amSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

33h 24m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

5:00 pm - 10:27 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

39h 27m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

$789SWISS

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:50 am - 5:55 pmSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

25h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

11:00 am - 10:40 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

45h 40m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$801Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

2:08 pm - 5:55 pmSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

17h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

2:35 pm - 10:27 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

41h 52m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

$801Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

8:10 am - 3:00 pmSFO San Francisco-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

20h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:15 pm - 12:35 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SFO San Francisco

33h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$921Lufthansa

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

4:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

15h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

4:15 pm - 2:45 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

32h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,206Condor

Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 16

4:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

15h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

4:15 pm - 2:45 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

32h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,207Condor

Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 16

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10:25 am - 5:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-CHQ Chania Souda

21h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

1:45 pm - 1:45 pmCHQ Chania Souda-LAX Los Angeles

34h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$855British Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

7:00 am - 5:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-CHQ Chania Souda

24h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

1:45 pm - 1:09 amCHQ Chania Souda-LAX Los Angeles

21h 24m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

$865British Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

3:05 pm - 5:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

16h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:35 pm - 3:15 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

30h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$923Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

8:15 am - 5:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

23h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:35 pm - 4:20 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

31h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$1,003Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

6:42 am - 7:55 pmSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

27h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

8:50 pm - 6:40 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

31h 50m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,069SWISS

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

6:42 am - 7:55 pmSAN San Diego-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

27h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

8:50 pm - 6:40 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SAN San Diego

31h 50m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,070SWISS

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

4:30 pm - 7:10 pmSFO San Francisco-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

16h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

10:55 am - 2:30 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SFO San Francisco

37h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,357Condor

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

4:30 pm - 7:10 pmSFO San Francisco-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

16h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:00 pm - 2:30 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SFO San Francisco

28h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,380Condor

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

4:45 pm - 5:55 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

15h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

7:50 pm - 2:40 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

28h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$2,181Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3

4:45 pm - 5:55 pmSFO San Francisco-CHQ Chania Souda

15h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

6:45 pm - 2:40 pmCHQ Chania Souda-SFO San Francisco

29h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$2,374Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 1

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Condor flights from California to Crete

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Condor

Oct 7

LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles

15h 50m

1 stop

HER6:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 16

HER4:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

32h 30m

1 stop

LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles

$1,206

Condor

Oct 7

LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles

15h 50m

1 stop

HER6:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 16

HER4:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

32h 30m

1 stop

LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles

$1,207

Condor

Oct 8

LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles

16h 25m

1 stop

HER7:10 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 16

HER4:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

32h 30m

1 stop

LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles

$1,262

British Airways flights from California to Crete

Our best British Airways deals on California to Crete flight tickets

British Airways

Sep 23

LAX10:25 amLos Angeles

21h 20m

2 stops

CHQ5:45 pmChania Souda

Oct 7

CHQ1:45 pmChania Souda

34h 00m

1 stop

LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles

$855

British Airways

Sep 23

LAX7:00 amLos Angeles

24h 45m

2 stops

CHQ5:45 pmChania Souda

Oct 7

CHQ1:45 pmChania Souda

21h 24m

2 stops

LAX1:09 amLos Angeles

$865

British Airways

Sep 24

LAX5:10 pmLos Angeles

34h 05m

1 stop

CHQ1:15 pmChania Souda

Oct 7

CHQ1:45 pmChania Souda

34h 00m

1 stop

LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles

$873

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San DiegoHeraklion

SAN San Diego - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SANHER

San Diego

Mon 11/2

1:31 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops38h 04m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 11/10

5:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$739

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN San Diego - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SANHER

San Diego

Wed 11/4

4:01 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops40h 59m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 11/10

5:00 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops37h 37m

$739

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN San Diego - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SANHER

San Diego

Wed 11/4

2:08 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 11/9

3:50 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$774

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN San Diego - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SANHER

San Diego

Tue 11/3

6:50 am-3:00 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 11/9

3:50 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$785

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN San Diego - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SANHER

San Diego

Thu 11/5

4:01 pm-11:25 am

2 stops33h 24m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 11/10

5:00 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$789

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN San Diego - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SANHER

San Diego

Wed 11/4

6:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 11/12

11:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops45h 40m

$801

San DiegoHeraklion

SAN San Diego - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SANHER

San Diego

Wed 11/4

2:08 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 11/11

2:35 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops41h 52m

$801

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO San Francisco - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

SFOHER

San Francisco

Sun 1/24

8:10 am-3:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 1/31

1:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$921

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Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX Los Angeles - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

LAXHER

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

4:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 10/16

4:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,206

Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX Los Angeles - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

LAXHER

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

4:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 10/16

4:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,207

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Crete from California, with most prices found around $0. If you’re not able to fly to Crete in December, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Crete during January average around $0.

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Best Price Found	$367
Fastest flight time	15h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Crete from California in the past 72 hours is $367. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Crete found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $739.

The fastest flight from California to Crete takes 15h 50m

There are no direct flights from California to Crete. There are no popular flight routes from California to Crete.

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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 September 2026, there are 4 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.

Best airlines flying from California to Crete

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $479	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,985 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,238 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Condor	PriceFrom $847	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 594 reviews	Search Condor flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $1,077	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,081 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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