How long does it take to fly to Heraklion?

Average flight duration from California to Heraklion depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Heraklion is 15h 50m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Heraklion is 17h 35m on average. Heraklion is the most popular airport in Heraklion.

What airlines fly to Heraklion?

Lufthansa, Condor and SWISS are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Heraklion from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Heraklion. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Heraklion on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.?

Lufthansa, SWISS, and Aer Lingus are the most popular carriers operating from California to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport?

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 Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport 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 Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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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

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

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

3:45 pm - 3:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

37h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

4:40 pm - 6:25 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

35h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$795British Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 21

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

3:05 pm - 5:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

16h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:00 pm - 4:15 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

30h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$930Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

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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4:45 pm - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

18h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:55 pm - 11:40 amHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$856Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

2:00 pm - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

21h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

6:55 pm - 11:40 amHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$860Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

4:45 pm - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

18h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:55 pm - 11:40 amHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$986Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

2:00 pm - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

21h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

6:55 pm - 11:40 amHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$990Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

7:35 pm - 2:25 amSFO San Francisco-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

20h 50m1 stop Zurich

4:30 am - 7:48 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SFO San Francisco

25h 18m2 stops Zurich Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,083SWISS

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3

7:35 pm - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

30h 10m2 stops Zurich Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

4:30 am - 7:48 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SFO San Francisco

25h 18m2 stops Zurich Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,119SWISS

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3

7:35 pm - 2:25 amSFO San Francisco-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

20h 50m1 stop Zurich

4:30 am - 7:48 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SFO San Francisco

25h 18m2 stops Zurich Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,171SWISS

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3

3:05 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

17h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:50 pm - 3:15 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

31h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,199Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

3:05 pm - 6:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

17h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:25 pm - 3:15 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-LAX Los Angeles

35h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,199Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

2:40 pm - 2:25 amSFO San Francisco-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

25h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Zurich

1:25 pm - 7:00 pmHER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-SFO San Francisco

15h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,355Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3

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SWISS flights from California to Heraklion

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SWISS

Nov 2

SAN1:31 pmSan Diego

38h 04m

2 stops

HER1:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Nov 10

HER5:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

39h 40m

2 stops

SAN10:40 pmSan Diego

$739

SWISS

Nov 5

SAN4:01 pmSan Diego

33h 24m

2 stops

HER11:25 amHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Nov 10

HER5:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

39h 27m

2 stops

SAN10:27 pmSan Diego

$789

SWISS

Nov 4

SAN1:31 pmSan Diego

43h 29m

2 stops

HER7:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Nov 11

HER2:35 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

41h 52m

2 stops

SAN10:27 pmSan Diego

$814

Lufthansa flights from California to Heraklion

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Heraklion flight tickets

Lufthansa

Nov 4

SAN2:08 pmSan Diego

17h 47m

2 stops

HER5:55 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Nov 9

HER3:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

35h 27m

2 stops

SAN5:17 pmSan Diego

$774

Lufthansa

Nov 3

SAN6:50 amSan Diego

22h 10m

2 stops

HER3:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Nov 9

HER3:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

35h 27m

2 stops

SAN5:17 pmSan Diego

$785

Lufthansa

Nov 5

SAN6:50 amSan Diego

22h 10m

2 stops

HER3:00 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Nov 9

HER3:50 pmHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

38h 47m

2 stops

SAN8:37 pmSan Diego

$835

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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

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

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

Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX Los Angeles - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

LAXHER

Los Angeles

Mon 10/5

3:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 10/21

4:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$795

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

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Los AngelesHeraklion

LAX Los Angeles - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

LAXHER

Los Angeles

Mon 10/19

3:05 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 10/26

7:00 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$930

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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The cheapest month to fly to Heraklion from California is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Heraklion in December, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Heraklion during January average around $0.

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Fastest flight time	15h 50m
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The best one-way flight to Heraklion from California in the past 72 hours is $462. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Heraklion found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $739.

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

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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 Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport 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 Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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