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

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

What airlines fly to Crete?

Lufthansa, SWISS 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 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 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 16h 40m.

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 June 2026, there are 6 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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7:35 pm - 2:00 am

LAX

HER

20h 25m

1 stop

4:35 am - 4:30 pm

HER

LAX

21h 55m

1 stop

$750SWISS

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 2

11:15 am - 2:00 am

LAX

HER

28h 45m

2 stops

4:35 am - 4:30 pm

HER

LAX

21h 55m

1 stop

$754SWISS

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 2

4:45 pm - 10:35 am

SFO

CHQ

31h 50m

1 stop

8:35 pm - 2:40 pm

CHQ

SFO

28h 05m

1 stop

$779Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

3:05 pm - 7:50 pm

LAX

HER

18h 45m

1 stop

11:10 am - 4:30 pm

HER

LAX

39h 20m

1 stop

$780Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

11:38 am - 7:50 pm

LAX

CHQ

22h 12m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 5:10 pm

CHQ

LAX

30h 30m

1 stop

$816Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

4:30 pm - 6:35 pm

SFO

HER

16h 05m

1 stop

11:15 am - 2:30 pm

HER

SFO

37h 15m

1 stop

$852Condor

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 22

4:30 pm - 7:10 pm

SFO

HER

16h 40m

1 stop

10:35 am - 2:30 pm

HER

SFO

37h 55m

1 stop

$857Condor

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

4:45 pm - 8:55 pm

SFO

CHQ

18h 10m

1 stop

11:40 am - 3:50 pm

CHQ

SFO

38h 10m

2 stops

$899Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Oct 24

5:15 pm - 12:05 pm

SAN

CHQ

32h 50m

1 stop

10:40 am - 10:41 pm

CHQ

SAN

22h 01m

2 stops

$1,084Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

2:24 pm - 12:05 pm

SAN

CHQ

35h 41m

2 stops

10:40 am - 10:41 pm

CHQ

SAN

22h 01m

2 stops

$1,088Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1

Lufthansa flights from California to Crete

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Crete flight tickets

Lufthansa

Sep 20

LAX3:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

17h 25m

1 stop

HER6:30 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 1

HER6:45 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

30h 30m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$816

Lufthansa

Sep 26

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 40m

2 stops

HER6:10 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 1

HER6:45 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

30h 30m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$818

Lufthansa

Sep 23

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

22h 30m

2 stops

HER2:00 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 5

HER7:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

30h 15m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$823

British Airways flights from California to Crete

Our best British Airways deals on California to Crete flight tickets

British Airways

Jul 28

LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

33h 20m

1 stop

HER4:15 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sep 30

HER4:40 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

31h 05m

1 stop

LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$870

British Airways

Sep 20

LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

32h 20m

1 stop

CHQ3:15 pmChania Souda

Sep 30

CHQ1:45 pmChania Souda

38h 40m

1 stop

LAX6:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$873

British Airways

Sep 23

LAX3:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

19h 00m

1 stop

HER8:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Oct 1

HER9:40 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

30h 45m

1 stop

LAX6:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$879

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Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX - HER

LAXHER

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

7:35 pm-2:00 am

1 stop20h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 10/2

4:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$750

Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX - HER

LAXHER

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

11:15 am-2:00 am

2 stops28h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 10/2

4:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$754

San FranciscoChania

SFO - CHQ

SFOCHQ

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

4:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

Chania Souda

Sat 10/10

8:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$779

Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX - HER

LAXHER

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

3:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 9/29

11:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$780

Los AngelesChania

LAX - CHQ

LAXCHQ

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

11:38 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 12m

Chania Souda

Wed 9/23

8:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$816

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

4:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 10/22

11:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$852

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

4:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 9/22

10:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$857

San FranciscoChania

SFO - CHQ

SFOCHQ

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

4:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Chania Souda

Sat 10/24

11:40 am-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$899

San DiegoChania

SAN - CHQ

SANCHQ

San Diego

Sun 9/20

5:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Chania Souda

Thu 10/1

10:40 am-10:41 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$1,084

San DiegoChania

SAN - CHQ

SANCHQ

San Diego

Sun 9/20

2:24 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 41m

Chania Souda

Thu 10/1

10:40 am-10:41 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$1,088

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

The month of January 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 January, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Crete during October average around $488.

Can stopping save me money on California to Crete flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Crete flight.

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

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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 June 2026, there are 6 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 1,806 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $488	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,964 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,036 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $762	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,401 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Condor	PriceFrom $847	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 428 reviews	Search Condor flights
Air France	PriceFrom $895	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,596 reviews	Search Air France flights

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