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 16h 25m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Heraklion, then the average flight time is 16h 30m.

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

SWISS, British Airways, and Finnair are the most popular carriers operating from California to Crete

What airlines fly to Crete?

Lufthansa, Finnair 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 62% 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.

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 April 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 - 7:00 pm

SFO

CHQ

16h 15m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 2:40 pm

CHQ

SFO

30h 50m

2 stops

$699Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 29

12:55 pm - 11:10 pm

SFO

HER

24h 15m

2 stops

11:15 pm - 4:40 pm

HER

SFO

27h 25m

2 stops

$814Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

HER

16h 30m

1 stop

4:25 pm - 2:30 pm

HER

SFO

32h 05m

1 stop

$844Condor

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

4:45 pm - 7:10 pm

LAX

HER

16h 25m

1 stop

11:05 am - 2:45 pm

HER

LAX

37h 40m

1 stop

$848Condor

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 16

8:55 pm - 5:40 pm

LAX

CHQ

34h 45m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 6:25 pm

CHQ

LAX

33h 45m

1 stop

$904British Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Oct 2

5:10 pm - 5:40 pm

LAX

CHQ

38h 30m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 6:25 pm

CHQ

LAX

33h 45m

1 stop

$905British Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Oct 2

1:21 pm - 7:50 pm

SAN

CHQ

20h 29m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 5:50 pm

CHQ

SAN

31h 10m

2 stops

$1,136Finnair

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 25

8:45 am - 5:55 pm

SJC

HER

23h 10m

2 stops

6:35 pm - 9:09 pm

HER

SJC

36h 34m

2 stops

$1,497Lufthansa

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

8:45 am - 8:50 am

SJC

CHQ

38h 05m

2 stops

12:55 pm - 9:09 pm

CHQ

SJC

42h 14m

2 stops

$1,592Lufthansa

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

6:00 am - 9:55 am

SJC

CHQ

41h 55m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 10:11 pm

CHQ

SJC

35h 31m

2 stops

$1,656Finnair

Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5

KLM flights from California to Crete

Our best KLM deals on California to Crete flight tickets

KLM

Sep 21

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

18h 40m

2 stops

HER11:40 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 28

HER9:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

24h 35m

1 stop

SAN11:50 amSan Diego

$1,098

KLM

Sep 22

SAN1:40 pmSan Diego

21h 00m

1 stop

HER8:40 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 29

HER9:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

32h 08m

2 stops

SAN7:58 pmSan Diego

$1,103

KLM

May 14

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

21h 15m

2 stops

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 25

HER9:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

24h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

$1,150

SWISS flights from California to Crete

Our best SWISS deals on California to Crete flight tickets

SWISS

May 4

LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

28h 05m

1 stop

HER9:40 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

May 12

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

29h 40m

1 stop

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$950

SWISS

Sep 6

SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco

54h 10m

2 stops

HER11:45 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 22

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

29h 25m

1 stop

SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco

$1,012

SWISS

Oct 14

SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco

38h 35m

2 stops

HER8:10 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 21

HER12:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

37h 40m

2 stops

SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco

$1,050

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San FranciscoChania

SFO - CHQ

SFOCHQ

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

4:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Chania Souda

Sat 8/29

5:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$699

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

12:55 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 5/7

11:15 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$814

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

4:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 9/13

4:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$844

Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX - HER

LAXHER

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 5/16

11:05 am-2:45 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$848

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

8:55 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Chania Souda

Fri 10/2

6:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$904

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

5:10 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Chania Souda

Fri 10/2

6:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$905

San DiegoChania

SAN - CHQ

SANCHQ

San Diego

Sun 9/13

1:21 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops20h 29m

Chania Souda

Fri 9/25

8:40 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,136

San JoseHeraklion

SJC - HER

SJCHER

San Jose

Tue 6/2

8:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 6/9

6:35 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$1,497

San JoseChania

SJC - CHQ

SJCCHQ

San Jose

Tue 6/2

8:45 am-8:50 am

2 stops38h 05m

Chania Souda

Tue 6/9

12:55 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops42h 14m

$1,592

San JoseChania

SJC - CHQ

SJCCHQ

San Jose

Wed 7/29

6:00 am-9:55 am

2 stops41h 55m

Chania Souda

Wed 8/5

8:40 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$1,656

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Crete

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 April 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.

Best airlines flying from California to Crete

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $479	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,751 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $488	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,923 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,930 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $762	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,390 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Air France	PriceFrom $895	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,574 reviews	Search Air France flights

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